 | States should be allowed to identify backward classes: Thol ThirumavalavanThe VCK has urged the State government to adopt a resolution in the Assembly to urge the Union Government to allow States to identify backward class people in their respective States. |
| VCK, PMK urge TN govt to appeal against SC scrapping quotaHe further urged the State government to appeal against the verdict. |
 | Give ticket to Madhava Rao’s daughter in case of by-election: VCK leader Thol ThirumavalavanThe MP further sought the public to strictly follow the guidelines and rules imposed by the government, whatever it might be. |
| VCK releases manifesto for ‘ideological war’“Our manifesto is not aimed at attaining power, but to wage an ideological battle with the forces of oppression, fascism and communalism,” Thirumavalavan said. |
| Annihilation of caste is nothing but merging with mainstream: Thol ThirumavalavanSpeaking to Express, the Lok Sabha MP reiterated that the alliance was crucial to keep the secular votes intact. |
 | Tamil Nadu polls: DMK takes one step forward, two back in seat sharing talksSo far, after four days of marathon talks, DMK has only been able to finalise seat-sharing agreements with three of its nine allies. |
| Thiruma up against Vanniyar quota BillWhile there has been a muted response from the State political parties over the quota Bill, the VCK, perceived as the main rival of PMK, has come out against the Bill. |
 | Vanniyar quota aims to divide MBCs, says VCK Chief Thol ThirumavalavanThirumavalavan, in a statement on Tuesday, reaffirmed his support for reservation as a policy, terming it a part of social justice |
 | Amid rumours of alliance, DMK mouthpiece attacks PMK, S RamadossSuch rumours were a known tactic of the PMK to improve its bargaining power during seat-sharing talks. |
 | Constitution can be saved by upholding social justice: ThirumavalavanThirumavalavan was felicitated by social workers for receiving the K Veeramani Award for Social Justice on Wednesday. |
 | Amit Shah not coming to launch schemes: VCKTalking to reporters in Vellore on Tuesday, he said, “I consider the invite as means for confirming the electoral alliance. |
| Don’t sling mud during public debates: Thol ThirumavalavanTalking to reporters in Vellore after presiding over a protest against the Centre’s farm laws, he said, “Both AIADMK and DMK leaders should refrain from mudslinging.” |
