Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) president Thol Thirumavalavan on Thursday, 5 November 2026, firmly dismissed fears of instability in the Tamil Nadu government led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, saying all supporting parties remained committed to the ruling coalition. His remarks, made in Madurai, come amid swirling allegations of attempts to poach ruling-party legislators with cash inducements.

No Threat to the Government

Speaking to reporters after attending a welfare distribution programme organised by the VCK in Madurai, Thirumavalavan said the Congress, Left parties, VCK, and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) had not withdrawn — and had no plans to withdraw — their support for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) administration.

Thirumavalavan added that he was not aware of any specific plot to topple the government, but expressed confidence that TVK legislators would resist financial inducements. 'The continued support of the allied parties provides stability to the Vijay administration,' he said.

Backdrop: Rs 70 Crore Bribery Allegation

The VCK chief's comments follow an explosive claim by Law Minister Nirmal Kumar, who alleged that attempts were being made to destabilise the government by offering as much as Rs 70 crore to individual ruling-party legislators. The allegation has heightened political temperature in the state, with opposition parties demanding accountability and the ruling coalition rallying to project unity.

Notably, this is not the first time a ruling coalition in Tamil Nadu has faced allegations of horse-trading; the state has a documented history of political manoeuvring when governments are perceived as vulnerable or divided.

Electricity Crisis: A Coalition Partner Speaks Out

Even as Thirumavalavan reaffirmed the VCK's political support, he was candid about a growing grievance: frequent power cuts and questions around electricity procurement costs. He called on Chief Minister Vijay to personally intervene and address public complaints.

Thirumavalavan acknowledged concerns raised by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader M.K. Stalin regarding alleged irregularities in electricity procurement and said the government should not dismiss criticism merely because it comes from opposition benches. 'Vijay should recognise the difficulties faced by ordinary consumers and initiate immediate corrective measures,' he said.

Political Significance

The remarks carry weight for two reasons. First, the VCK is a key pillar of the TVK coalition, and any signal from Thirumavalavan — positive or critical — is closely watched by all alliance partners. Second, by publicly pressing the government on power supply even while backing it politically, the VCK leader signals that coalition support is not unconditional.

This comes amid mounting opposition pressure over electricity procurement costs and supply disruptions across several districts of Tamil Nadu. The government now faces the dual challenge of defending its parliamentary majority and managing public discontent over utility services.

What Happens Next

Political observers will watch whether Chief Minister Vijay responds to Thirumavalavan's call for direct intervention on the electricity issue, and whether the government moves to address procurement transparency. The stability of the coalition, for now, appears intact — but the pressure on governance delivery is building.