Vijay government ready to face confidence motion in Tamil Nadu assembly

Six months have passed since the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government took office in Tamil Nadu, and during this period, the government is now prepared to face a confidence motion or a no-confidence motion in the assembly. According to an NDTV report, TVK MLA Revanth Charne, while defending the government's functioning, stated that the government's performance has been positive and they are ready to face any kind of no-confidence motion. Charne expressed complete confidence in his alliance partners.

Speaking on the government's position, Charne stated that they are confident regarding the numbers. To secure a majority out of the total 234 members of the Tamil Nadu assembly, 118 MLAs are required. Currently, TVK has 109 MLAs. The government has to rely on its alliance partners to maintain the majority. This alliance receives support from 5 Congress MLAs, 2 VCK MLAs, and 2 IUML MLAs. Additionally, 2-2 MLAs from CPI and CPM are supporting the government from the outside. Currently, 5 seats are vacant in the assembly, for which by-elections are likely to be held.

Amidst challenges and controversies facing the government, questions regarding a floor test or confidence motion have arisen. TVK has alleged that DMK and AIADMK parties are attempting to lure its MLAs with money to destabilise the government. TVK leaders also alleged that MLAs were offered inducements of crores of rupees. However, both Dravidian parties have strongly denied these allegations.

Speaking on allegations of horse-trading or MLAs switching parties, Revanth Charne clarified that TVK is not involved in any such activity. He said there is nothing wrong in AIADMK MLAs resigning from their party and subsequently joining TVK. He further added that no restriction has been imposed by the court or the Speaker on MLAs joining the ruling party.

Some AIADMK leaders who joined TVK have faced corruption allegations. Regarding this matter, Charne stated that if any leader is found guilty in corruption cases, Chief Minister Vijay will take necessary steps. He reiterated that with strong alliance partners, they are completely confident regarding the numbers.

The government is also currently facing controversies related to law and order as well as the misconduct of some MLAs. The Deputy Speaker of the assembly and MLA from Thuraiyur, Ravi Shankar, has been accused of assaulting a resident. Additionally, Kallakurichi MLA Arul Vignesh has been accused of sending inappropriate WhatsApp messages to the District Collector, due to which the government is facing criticism.

Vijay became Chief Minister after achieving an unexpected victory in May following his new entry into the political arena.