Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 | VCK demands deputy CM post to extend support to Vijay's TVK: Report

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) is eying top posts in the cabinet, including Deputy Chief Minister, if it decides to support the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in forming the government, PTI reported citing a pro-Dalit organisation source on Saturday.

The report said that the Thol Thirumavalavan-led VCK discussed a share in power, including a few key posts during the virtual meeting chaired by the chief on Friday.

The party has reportedly demanded the post of deputy chief minister for Thirumavalavan and a Cabinet post for its newly elected members. The party won two seats in the April 23 Assembly election.

Further, the report said that the source hinted at Thirumavalavan contesting from the Tiruchirapalli East constituency, a seat that could be vacant if TVK chief Vijay, who won from two constituencies, retains Perambur in Chennai.

The VCK, at the virtual meeting, had discussed to ensure the continuation of Commissions appointed by the previous government to probe caste killings besides a quota for promotion for the Dalits in government jobs.

While it is speculated that the VCK has demanded deputy chief minister, party secretary Vanni Arasu told reporters that the party's stance on a share in power reflected the people's feelings. He, however, refused to elaborate.

The VCK was opposed to Governor's rule in the state and wanted the TVK, which obtained the people's mandate to form the government, he added.

"Like you, even I am waiting for my leader to announce the party's decision on supporting TVK," Vanni Arasu said, responding to a question.

Amidst the development, Thirumavalavan, whose party faced the election in alliance with the DMK, called on the outgoing Chief Minister and DMK president M K Stalin on Friday night.