Overview
- CPI(M) state secretary P. Shanmugam announced the party will not attend the TVK-convened post-poll allies meeting and will inform the ruling party of its decision.
- The CPI(M) said it will continue to back the TVK in the Tamil Nadu Assembly while submitting a written note with its demands on farmers, workers and public services.
- TVK ministers personally visited CPI and CPI(M) offices to invite them into consultations and to seek input for a common-minimum-programme.
- The CPI had a state executive meeting scheduled to decide its participation, leaving its stance on the TVK meeting unconfirmed at this time.
- By keeping outside support but staying out of the meeting, CPI(M) preserves legislative influence while limiting formal alliance ties, which could narrow the scope of any jointly agreed programme.