MDMK pledges support to TVK govt

The Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) has officially severed ties with the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance.

A formal resolution to withdraw from the coalition was passed unanimously during the party’s 32nd General Council meeting held in Chennai.

Following the meeting, MDMK General Secretary Vaiko announced that the party will extend its support to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government and will abstain from contesting the upcoming by-elections to back the ruling party.

The general council passed 23 resolutions, with the primary one focusing on the exit from the DMK alliance.