Chennai, July 9 -- Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) president Thol Thirumavalavan on Thursday alleged that the BJP's push for the 'One Nation, One Election' was part of a broader attempt to weaken regional political parties.

Although VCK has MLA Vanni Arasu in Chief Minister Vijay-led cabinet, Thol Thirumavalavan said that the party would continue its friendship with the DMK.

Addressing reporters, Thirumavalavan argued that Tamil Nadu's political landscape has historically been shaped by strong regional parties and alleged that the BJP's political objective was to diminish their influence.

Thirumavalavan said, "The BJP government is attempting to implement the 'One Nation, One Election' policy. The BJP's objective is to ensure that...