Praveen Chakravarty sought VCK’s support before filing Rajya Sabha nomination: Thirumavalavan

Key points

• Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) founder-president Thol.
• Thirumavalavan on Friday (June 5, 2026) said that the Congress’ Rajya Sabha nominee Praveen Chakravarty had sought the VCK’s 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. Chakravarthy’s post, Mr. Thirumavalavan said: “I don’t know about that.