The VCK has announced it will contest independently in three Assembly constituencies in Puducherry due to delays in seat-sharing talks within the DMK-led alliance.
- Party leader Thol. Thirumavalavan said the VCK had sought three seats in the union territory, but the Congress, which heads the alliance in Puducherry, has been reluctant to accommodate smaller allies.
- With no clarity on allocation, the VCK will field candidates in Usudu, Nettapakkam, and Ozhukarai.
- The decision aims to strengthen grassroots presence and highlight the need for timely alliance decisions.
- Thirumavalavan clarified that the VCK will continue supporting the secular alliance in other constituencies.
- The DMK had reportedly assured at least one seat, but uncertainty has caused anxiety among party cadres.
- As elections near, the VCK’s move underscores strain in alliance negotiations and could influence last-minute seat-sharing talks.