How the VCK Emerged as the Unexpected Power Centre in Tamil Nadu Politics

The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), despite having only two MLAs, wields significant influence over Tamil Nadu's government formation. Drawing from Ambedkar, Periyar, Marxist ideology, and inspired by the Black Panther movement, the party opposes orthodox political forces and asserts itself as the leading Dalit party shaping state politics.