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Is Anti-Corruption Journey Real? TVK Urged to Back Leftist Candidates in By-Election
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News18•21-09-2026, 14:58
Is Anti-Corruption Journey Real? TVK Urged to Back Leftist Candidates in By-Election
- •Madurai M.P. Su. Venkatesan stated that if the political journey against corruption is real, TVK should support Leftist candidates in the by-election.
- •Minister Aadhav Arjuna questioned Communist comrades about corruption during the previous regime, specifically in CMDA and TASMAC.
- •Former CPI state secretary Mutharasan retorted that the government runs only with Leftist support, and its withdrawal would dissolve the cabinet.
- •Su. Venkatesan emphasized that Communists have always fought corruption and urged TVK to support the Leftist candidates.
- •Venkatesan also challenged Aadhav Arjuna and TN ministers to speak out against the Governor's refusal to grant permission for corruption charges.
Key Questions Answered
Madurai M.P. Su. Venkatesan stated that if the political journey of the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam against corruption is real, they should support the Leftist candidates in the by-election.
Former CPI state secretary Mutharasan stated that the government is running solely on the support of Leftists, and if the CPI and CPM withdraw their support, the cabinet will not exist.
The Left parties stated they provided unconditional support to the TVK government to prevent the backdoor rule of the BJP and the imposition of governor rule, while operating from outside without joining the cabinet.
