In a significant political breakthrough, the CPI and CPM are likely to extend formal support to Thalapathy Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, top sources in the Left camp confirmed to reporters on Friday morning.
With Congress already extending support, the tally is estimated to have risen to around 113. If the CPI and CPM formally back TVK, the numbers could go up to 117 — just one short of the magic figure of 118.
The developments have triggered hectic political activity in Chennai, with the final shape of the anti-BJP bloc expected to become clearer by the end of the day.
Attention is now turning to VCK chief Thol. Thirumavalavan, whose party holds two seats — precisely the number needed to push TVK over the majority line. A VCK "yes" would end the standoff with the Governor immediately and hand Vijay an unambiguous claim to the Chief Minister's chair
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