CPI(M) won’t participate in TVK’s second meeting with post-poll allies on September 9: Shanmugam
CPI(M) state secretary P. Shanmugam announced on September 8 that the party will not attend the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s second post‑poll allies meeting on September 9, while reaffirming its outside support to the ruling coalition. The decision comes as TVK seeks to formalise a common‑minimum‑programme with its allies.
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- ✓Shanmugam announced on September 8 that the party will not attend the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s second post‑poll allies meeting on September 9, while reaffirming its outside support to the ruling coalition.
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CPI(M) state secretary P. Shanmugam told The Hindu on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, that the party will abstain from the second gathering of post‑poll partners convened by the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) scheduled for September 9. He emphasized that CPI(M)’s external support to the TVK‑led government in the Tamil Nadu Assembly will continue, and that the party will submit its views on the proposed common‑minimum‑programme.
The upcoming meeting, set for September 9 in Tamil Nadu, is intended to institutionalise the alliance through a coordination committee and a shared policy framework. CPI(M) leader P. Shanmugam also condemned Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay for a recent ‘body‑shaming’ remark aimed at Stalin. In a parallel statement, CPI state secretary M. Veerapandian reiterated the decision to skip the meeting while maintaining outside support. Earlier in the week, ministers N. Anand, Aadhav Arjuna, C.T.R Nirmal Kumar and Rajmohan visited CPI and CPI(M) offices to invite participation.
The move reflects ongoing negotiations among TVK and its post‑poll partners to solidify a formal alliance ahead of future legislative agendas. CPI(M)’s continued external backing, despite not joining the coordination talks, signals its intent to influence policy without direct involvement in the alliance’s internal mechanisms, a stance that could affect the balance of power in the state’s coalition dynamics.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | POLITICS |
| Jurisdiction | TN State |
| Publication Date | 8 September 2026 |