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How the VCK became the unexpected power centre in Tamil Nadu politics

The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, with just two MLAs, holds significant sway in Tamil Nadu's government formation. The party, inspired by the Black Panther movement and blending Ambedkar, Periyar, and Marxist ideologies, opposes 'Sanatan forces'. Led by Thol Thirumavalavan, the VCK, the state's largest Dalit party, is leveraging its position to influence the political landscape.

9 May 2026 11:16 pm