Tamil Nadu politics sees fresh strain within the INDIA bloc after DMK leaders react to reports that Congress is considering support for actor-politician Vijay’s TVK to form a government. Multiple outlets report that DMK’s criticism follows the realignment attempts after recent election developments. News18 and India Today describe a DMK social media post using the term “backstabbers,” which sparked speculation about DMK’s stance toward Congress’s reported outreach to TVK. The Hindu and Times of India add that DMK leaders question the timing and implications of Congress backing TVK, portraying the move as undermining alliance trust.
DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai is reported by News18 as clarifying that his party’s position does not amount to endorsing what he describes as Congress making a “unilateral” decision. Across reports, DMK also frames Congress’s action as potentially driven by ego and as disruptive to other partners. The controversy centers on whether Congress’s engagement with TVK signals a shift in alliance dynamics ahead of government formation in the state.
