DMK treasurer and leader T. R. Baalu criticises Congress over its political position in Tamil Nadu, saying the party has adopted what he describes as “BJP’s shortcuts.” Speaking in response to a Congress statement that sets out its political stand, Baalu says the Congress document reveals the party’s “true character,” which he argues has remained “dormant” at times. He also adds that while Congress has the right to support other parties, political ethics require it to stay faithful to the voters who elected its representatives. In the remarks reported by The Hindu, Baalu’s comments focus on the contrast between Congress’s claimed policy stance and what he views as its actual approach to alliances and support. The reporting does not include a direct response from Congress or additional details on specific decisions or negotiations referenced in Baalu’s criticism. The dispute, as presented in the sources, is framed primarily as an ethical and political conduct argument rather than an announced change in electoral strategy.