The VCK is expected to declare support for actor-turned-politician Vijay's TVK on Saturday, ending the over three-day-long tussle and paving the way for the party to obtain a clear majority to form the government in Tamil Nadu.
Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats in a stunning electoral debut, has been denied permission to form the government by the Governor, who has been insisting that proof of majority should be provided before a floor test in the Assembly.
Vijay had met the Governor three times since the results for the Assembly elections were announced on Monday.
The party earlier obtained support from the Congress, which won five seats in the Assembly elections as part of the DMK-led alliance.
On Thursday, Left parties also extended support to Vijay, upping the prospects for the TVK to form the government, which, however, fell short of the majority mark by just one point.
The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), a long-time ally of the Left parties, also followed suit but did not send any letter of support, thereby prompting the Governor to call off the swearing-in ceremony scheduled on Saturday.
VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan has already announced that his party's decision would align with the decision of the Left parties.
VCK leader Vanniarasu, a close aid of the party founder, gave clear indication that Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi was keen on getting a share in power, which the TVK is prepared to offer.
He said the party will emerge as a significant political entity holding the central position.
In a post on X, the Arasu said "even if one tries to marginalise or alienate us, we will emerge as a central force," indicating that VCK will be a deciding factor.
TVK president Vijay, who visited senior leaders of the left parties here on Friday, is expected to call on VCK chief Thol Thirumalavan in connection with government formation.
Tight security arrangements have been made at the office of the VCK in Ashok Nagar here ahead of the expected meeting.
TVK MLA-designate Marie Wilson has expressed confidence that his leader Vijay would become Chief Minister soon.
Meanwhile, the AMMK, a constituent in the NDA alliance, on Saturday loged a complaint with the Guindy police alleging TVK chief Vijay used a "forged" support letter by its MLA to stake claim for government formation.
According to Guindy police, the petition was filed by AMMK General Secretary T T V Dhinakaran. However, no First Information Report (FIR) has been registered in the matter as of Saturday morning.
Speaking to reporters, Dhinakaran accused the TVK of submitting a forged photocopy of a letter to the Governor, falsely claiming the support of AMMK's lone MLA-elect from Mannargudi, S Kamaraj.
"The TVK, which claims to be a 'pure force,' has indulged in forgery and horse-trading," Dhinakaran stated.
Meanwhile, the TVK has dismissed the allegations as "false news," releasing a counter-video purportedly showing MLA Kamaraj signing the support letter voluntarily.
(With inputs from PTI)
