The Times of India

VCK, Left unites in defence of Vijay: 'Governor must invite TVK leader to form govt'

VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan and Left party leaders criticized Tamil Nadu Governor R. V. Arlekar for not inviting TVK leader Vijay to form the government. They alleged this was a BJP-led Union government attempt to complicate state politics and Vijay's position, calling the Governor's action unacceptable and unconstitutional.