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TVK has decided to give its first Rajya Sabha seat in Tamil Nadu to Congress. After Thalapathy Vijay gave the seat to Congress, DMK officially announced its separation from India Bloc. DMK leaders said that their workers have been hurt by the attitude of the Congress after the assembly election results.
There were a lot of expectations about TVK’s first Rajya Sabha seat. Many leaders within the party argued that this seat should be given to a leader from the party itself. However, Chief Minister Vijay had a different opinion.
This decision of Vijay is being seen as an expression of gratitude towards Congress for supporting TVK. Congress has nominated Praveen Chakraborty as Rajya Sabha candidate. Chakraborty is considered close to Vijay and has played an important role in strengthening TVK-Congress relations.
Vijay gave a message by giving seat to Congress
When Vijay did not even attend the swearing-in ceremony of the Kerala Chief Minister, there was speculation that there was a rift in their relations and TVK is now distancing itself from the Congress. By giving the Rajya Sabha seat to the Congress, Vijay has indicated a strong relationship with the party despite the growing differences between the Congress and the DMK. Sources in both TVK and Congress say that both the parties are keen to work together in the long term.
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DMK took a jibe at Thalapathy Vijay
At the same time, DMK has accused TVK of trying to avoid direct conflict with BJP by handing over the Rajya Sabha seat to Congress. DMK spokesperson Saravanan wrote on Facebook, ‘If you go to Rajya Sabha, you will have to make your stand clear on every issue. More importantly, you have to directly oppose the BJP. This is the only reason why no member from TVK was sent to Rajya Sabha.
DMK out of India block
DMK’s exit from the alliance is being considered a big blow before the India Block meeting to be held in Delhi today. However, Congress believes that with the arrival of TVK, DMK’s shortcomings will be filled. TVK has not yet officially joined the India Alliance.
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