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India has successfully conducted flight-trial of Agni missile with MIRV tech: Defence ministry PM Modi with West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday paid homage to BJP workers allegedly killed in violence following the 2021 West Bengal assembly elections, saying their sacrifice would continue to inspire generations of party workers.A temporary memorial honouring the slain BJP workers was erected near the stage at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground, where Suvendu Adhikari and his council of ministers took oath earlier in the day.The memorial displayed the names of the “martyrs” along with the districts they belonged to.Posting a picture of the memorial on X, PM Modi said, “Tribute to the courageous BJP Karyakartas! Even in the midst of celebrations at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata today on the formation of the first ever BJP Government in West Bengal, we remembered all those BJP Karyakartas who laid down their lives in the service of an ideal greater than themselves.”Their sacrifice remains permanently etched in the BJP’s journey, Modi said, adding, “Their courage will remain a source of strength for all of us.”Shah also shared a video of the memorial and said it had evoked “deep emotions” among party workers present at the oath-taking venue.“This memorial is stirring deep emotions in the hearts of every worker present at the oath-taking venue,” Shah wrote on X.“The sacrifice, struggle, and martyrdom of those noble souls are finally finding fulfilment today,” he added.“Salutations to all those martyrs who dedicated their everything to the nation and the organisation,” Shah said.BJP’s West Bengal president Samik Bhattacharya alleged that more than 300 BJP workers were killed by “TMC goons” in the violence that erupted after the 2021 election results.“They were killed for daring to dream of ushering in change in Bengal. We cannot forget their sacrifices on this day,” said Bhattacharya, who is also a Rajya Sabha MP. PM Modi also shared photos of his meeting with Makhanlal Sarkar, one of the most senior workers of the BJP in the state, calling him a “motivating figure” and saying that he continues to inspire people from all walks of life to join the party.At the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari as the ninth Chief Minister of West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took blessings from Makhanlal Sarkar, one of the most senior workers of the BJP in the state. He greeted Makhanlal Sarkar, presented him with a shawl and took his blessings.At the age of 98, Makhanlal Sarkar remains one of the early grassroots figures associated with the nationalist movement in post-Independence India.In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Today, as the first ever BJP Government takes oath in West Bengal, it is natural for all of us to remember Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee and his everlasting contribution to the nation and West Bengal in particular. No stone will be left unturned to fulfil his vision.””During the swearing-in ceremony in Kolkata, had the opportunity to meet Shri Makhanlal Sarkar Ji. A devout nationalist, he worked with Dr Mookerjee and was even arrested in Jammu and Kashmir while accompanying him. He dedicated his life to our party, expanding its base across West Bengal, inspiring people from all walks of life to join the party,” he said.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMamata Banerjee’s X Bio Change Sparks Buzz After BJP Forms Bengal GovernmentDid TMC Avoid Official Entry of Political Killings? 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However effectively it is 118 as Vijay contested from two constituencsy and would be required to vacate one as per the rules, making the TVK’s tally 107.Soon after VCK backing the TVK, the two Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) also backed Vijay’s party.With this, TVK (107) now has the support of Congress (5), CPI (2), CPM (2) and VCK (2), IUML (2), taking its tally to 120, crossing the majority mark of 118. TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna met VCK chief Thirumavalavan in Chennai on Saturday.For actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay, the days following the May 4 Tamil Nadu assembly election results were less about celebration and more about survival arithmetic.TVK emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member assembly, placing Vijay within striking distance of the chief minister’s chair but still 10 short of the majority mark of 118. What followed was a high-voltage political see-saw involving the DMK, AIADMK, Left parties, Congress, VCK and even late-night visits to Raj Bhavan. TVK reels in the spoilsAt the centre of the uncertainty stood Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thol Thirumavalavan.While Congress quickly backed TVK with five MLAs, the VCK adopted a cautious wait-and-watch approach, repeatedly delaying a formal announcement despite intense speculation that it would eventually support Vijay. That hesitation kept TVK stuck in suspense for nearly five days and forced Vijay’s camp to simultaneously keep communication channels open with multiple political players.Parallel power gameThe uncertainty deepened as parallel power games unfolded across Chennai.Soon after results were declared, senior AIADMK leaders S P Velumani and C Ve Shanmugam reportedly explored the possibility of engineering support for Vijay by attempting to bring over enough AIADMK MLAs to cross the two-thirds threshold under anti-defection provisions. The proposal reportedly included demands for seven ministerial berths and a deputy chief minister post in a potential TVK-led government.At the same time, another political axis was taking shape.The spree of twistsAIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) reportedly opened channels with the DMK leadership to explore the possibility of preventing Vijay from taking office altogether. The proposal allegedly involved a DMK-backed AIADMK government, an idea that triggered intense backchannel discussions inside the Dravidian ecosystem.As speculation intensified, Palaniswami moved quickly to contain any rebellion within his party. AIADMK MLAs were shifted to resorts in Puducherry and isolated from communication in scenes reminiscent of Tamil Nadu’s earlier resort-politics era. The party also publicly ruled out extending support to TVK “under any circumstance”.Meanwhile, Vijay’s camp remained locked in constant negotiations.Between May 4 and May 6, TVK leaders Bussy Anand, Aadhav Arjuna and strategist John Arokiasamy reportedly held multiple rounds of discussions with the Velumani-Shanmugam group. Yet the talks never reached a breakthrough, particularly as Congress had already submitted support letters to TVK.The real suspense, however, revolved around the DMK alliance partners.Left supports VijayWhile CPI and CPM gradually moved toward supporting Vijay, the VCK refused to immediately commit. Even as the Left parties publicly backed TVK on Friday to prevent what CPM described as “BJP entering through the back door” via governor’s rule, Thirumavalavan continued to hold back formal endorsement. That hesitation left Vijay tantalisingly short.One big gapBy Friday night, TVK had the support of 117 legislators, just one short of the majority mark. Rumours spread that the Indian Union Muslim League would bridge the gap and pave the way for a Saturday swearing-in ceremony. But IUML initially denied supporting TVK, adding fresh uncertainty to an already volatile situation with late-night drama.Later, AMMK chief TTV Dhinakaran met governor R V Arlekar demanding that Palaniswami be invited to form the government. He also alleged that his lone MLA had gone incommunicado and accused TVK of horse-trading before later claiming forged support letters had triggered panic.All through this, the VCK maintained strategic ambiguity.Even after CPI and CPM crossed over to Vijay’s side, Thirumavalavan met outgoing chief minister M K Stalin at his residence on Friday night, reportedly discussing an “amicable separation” from the DMK-led alliance. Yet no formal commitment emerged immediately from the VCK camp. However, only on Saturday did the deadlock finally break.Thirumavalavan announced “unconditional support” to TVK, taking Vijay’s numbers to the crucial 118 mark. Soon after, the Tamil Nadu unit of IUML also extended support to the party, effectively ending days of uncertainty over whether Vijay would actually manage to gather enough numbers to stake claim to form the government.For Vijay, the episode was an early lesson in coalition-era politics. The actor who stormed Tamil Nadu politics with a massive electoral debut discovered that emerging as the single-largest party was only half the battle.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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Top things salaried taxpayers, including cross border employees should know VCK says support to TVK aimed at preventing President’s rule, won’t affect DMK alliance NEW DELHI: Thol Thirumavalavan on Saturday defended his party’s decision to extend unconditional support to Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, saying the move was aimed at ensuring political stability in Tamil Nadu and preventing the possibility of President’s rule in the state.Speaking in Chennai, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief said the party took the decision independently while continuing to remain part of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam alliance.“We want to support TVK for two reasons: VCK should not hinder Vijay from becoming CM, and Tamil Nadu should not come under Governor’s rule,” Thirumavalavan said.He stressed that the political crisis in Tamil Nadu should not become a reason for the implementation of President’s rule and said the party had taken a “long-term vision” into account before extending support to TVK.VCK says ties with DMK remain intactThirumavalavan clarified that supporting TVK would not affect VCK’s relationship with the DMK-led alliance.“We are still in DMK’s alliance, took independent decision as political party during crisis,” he said.The VCK’s announcement came amid intense political activity after TVK, which emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly, fell short of the majority mark by 10 seats.VCK’s support, along with backing from the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), pushed TVK’s numbers to 120, two above the majority mark of 118.Vijay likely to stake claimShortly after the VCK’s decision, IUML also announced support for TVK. Senior VCK leader Vanni Arasu wrote to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar formally declaring support for TVK.TVK leader Adhav Arjuna thanked Congress, Left parties and Thirumavalavan for supporting the party and expressed confidence that Vijay would become the next chief minister.Vijay is expected to meet the Governor soon to stake claim to form TVK’s maiden government in Tamil Nadu.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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