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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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VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan formally handed over a support letter, taking TVK’s tally to 119, before IUML support pushed it to 120 MLAs. Meanwhile, DMK chief MK Stalin congratulated the incoming government. Follow live updatesIndia successfully tests Advanced Agni missile with MIRV capabilityIndia announced the successful flight-test of an Advanced Agni missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, significantly boosting the country’s strategic strike capability. Conducted from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast, the missile carried multiple payloads aimed at separate targets across the Indian Ocean Region. Read full storyPM Modi bows to Bengal as Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as first BJP CMPrime Minister Narendra Modi bowed before the people of West Bengal with folded hands during the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari as the state’s first BJP chief minister. 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The agency alleged Arora and linked entities used fake mobile phone purchase bills through shell firms to claim fraudulent GST benefits and later routed funds via Dubai. Read full storyAbout 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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Shortly afterwards, Mittal joined the BJP along with six other Rajya Sabha MPs from the party, including Raghav Chadha.Also Read | ‘Happy where I am’: Minister Sanjeev Arora rules out AAP exit after ED raidsAccording to ED, Arora and entities linked to him generated fake purchase bills for mobile phones through non-existent firms operating out of Delhi. Investigators suspect these transactions were used to fraudulently claim input tax credit (ITC), GST refunds and export-related benefits.The central agency further alleged that the proceeds from the transactions were routed through exports and later “round-tripped” from Dubai to India in an attempt to legitimise illicit funds.The 62-year-old leader is the MLA from Ludhiana West and a former Rajya Sabha member. His arrest comes less than a year before Punjab is scheduled to go to the assembly polls in February 2027.AAP leaders have linked the action to the upcoming elections, accusing the BJP-led Centre of pursuing a campaign of political vendetta through central investigative agencies.“By conducting ED raids, their purpose is not to find any black money or illegal documents. Their purpose is to send a message to the person being raided that if they join the BJP, everything will be forgiven,” Punjab chief minister Bhagwat Mann told reporters in Sangrur.Also Read | ‘This is Punjab, not scared by threats’: Bhagwant Mann after ED raid on ministerAAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal also attacked the BJP, claiming the party would face a political backlash in Punjab.“Modi ji, go ahead and conduct four more ED raids — the BJP will lose deposits on all its seats. The leaders you arrest may come out in four days, but the BJP will not be able to set foot in Punjab for the next twenty years,” Kejriwal posted on X.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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