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TVK alliance meeting to keep CPM at arm's length, finalise partner parties in Tamil Nadu
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 11:40 AM
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The Tamil Vanniyar Katchi (TVK) alliance met to set its agenda, confirming that the Communist Party of India (Marxist) will be excluded while finalising the list of participating parties.
The Tamil Vanniyar Katchi (TVK) convened a high‑level meeting today to outline its coalition strategy ahead of upcoming state elections. Senior leaders discussed the composition of the alliance and agreed to keep the Communist Party of India (Marxist) at a distance, signalling a clear break from previous overtures.
Sources indicate that the agenda will be finalised in the same session, with a shortlist of regional parties expected to join the TVK bloc. The decision reflects TVK's intent to consolidate its voter base without aligning with left‑wing parties that have traditionally opposed its policy positions.
The meeting also noted that Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will not be part of the discussions, as the alliance seeks to chart an independent path. Observers say the move could reshape the electoral dynamics in Tamil Nadu, where coalition formations often determine the balance of power.
Sources indicate that the agenda will be finalised in the same session, with a shortlist of regional parties expected to join the TVK bloc. The decision reflects TVK's intent to consolidate its voter base without aligning with left‑wing parties that have traditionally opposed its policy positions.
The meeting also noted that Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will not be part of the discussions, as the alliance seeks to chart an independent path. Observers say the move could reshape the electoral dynamics in Tamil Nadu, where coalition formations often determine the balance of power.