Tamil Nadu’s ruling TVK government has extended an open invitation to its allies VCK and IUML to join Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s Council of Ministers. TVK Public Works Minister Aadhav Arjuna tells reporters in Chennai that the Chief Minister wishes for VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan to be part of the cabinet and that TVK has conveyed a similar invitation to IUML leaders. Thirumavalavan responds that he will discuss the offer with frontline party leaders and decide on the way forward. A separate report indicates that the decision is expected soon, with News18 saying VCK and IUML are set to join the cabinet and that oath-taking is scheduled for the next day. News18 also adds that VCK MLA Vanni Arasu will take oath as a minister at the ceremony. Across outlets, the key common elements are TVK’s invitation to VCK and IUML, Thirumavalavan’s statement that internal consultations are needed before a final decision, and expectations that ministerial induction will follow through an oath-taking event.