VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan

VCK demands Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, says TVK will join Tamil Nadu protests

TVK will join protests across Tamil Nadu on October 13–15 as VCK chief Thirumavalavan demands EC chief Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.

by · India Today

In Short

  • Statewide protests are planned across Tamil Nadu from October 13 to 15
  • Vijay's TVK will join Congress, VCK, MDMK and Left parties
  • Thirumavalavan made the remarks in an exclusive interview with India Today

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thol Thirumavalavan has demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, alleging that he colluded with the ruling BJP and RSS in electoral malpractice.

Speaking to India Today TV, Thirumavalavan said TVK would join statewide protests against the Union government in Tamil Nadu from October 13 to 15.

Chief Minister Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) will join the agitation alongside the Congress, VCK, MDMK and Left parties, he said.

“Gyanesh Kumar should resign from his post,” Thirumavalavan said. He alleged that the Chief Election Commissioner had acted against the Constitution and democracy through collusion with the BJP and RSS.

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