DATELINE: Chennai | May 6, 2026
In a dramatic political rupture, the Indian National Congress has walked out of its long-standing alliance with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu, triggering a full-blown political confrontation. In a shocking shift, Congress has now extended its support to actor-turned-politician Vijay and his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
The move comes in the aftermath of the alliance’s electoral defeat, with Congress choosing to realign rather than regroup. The fallout has been immediate and explosive, turning the political landscape into a fierce “DMK vs Congress” battleground.
Furious over the betrayal, DMK leaders have lashed out at Congress, branding it a “backstabber.” Party spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai slammed the decision, reminding that M. K. Stalin had stood firmly behind Rahul Gandhi, even projecting him as a prime ministerial face when he was under relentless attack from BJP and RSS.
The crisis is now spilling onto the national stage. DMK has begun consultations with allies within the INDIA alliance, warning that Congress’ shifting stand could have serious consequences. Party insiders indicate that expelling Congress from the alliance is now “very much on the table.”
With alliances cracking and new equations forming, Tamil Nadu has become the epicenter of a high-stakes political war that could reshape opposition politics across India.
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