Thirumavalavan on Friday (June 5, 2026) said that the Congressā Rajya Sabha nominee Praveen Chakravarty had sought the VCKās support before filing his nomination.
Speaking to journalists, Mr. Thirumavalavan said that Mr. Chakravarty had informed him that he would be filing the nomination, and that former MLA S.S.
Balaji had been asked to participate on behalf of the VCK.
Asked about the name coined for the post-poll alliance, led by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in Mr. Chakravarthyās post, Mr. Thirumavalavan said: āI donāt know about that.