VCK joined the alliance in a ministerial post: Premallatha

Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) general secretary Premallatha Vijayakant on Wednesday attacked VCK president Thola. Thirumavalavan for his recent comments that the DMDK’s sudden inclusion in the erstwhile DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance ahead of the assembly elections was one of the reasons for its loss. After the district secretaries’ meeting in Chennai, Ms. Premallatha said, “I have a lot of respect for Thirumavalavan.

He is a direct person. But the truth is that he changed his position and since they have a minister, they joined the alliance. Why didn’t he support the government from outside like the communists? Why couldn’t he say he didn’t want the ministry? You wished for a ministerial post and joined the alliance.. why are you getting involved in DMDK unnecessarily? She also said that DMDK will support DMK in the upcoming by-elections.

Published – 17 Sep 2026 0:07 IST