Tamil Nadu’s investment plans have triggered a political confrontation between the ruling TVK government led by Chief Minister Vijay and the opposition DMK.

The TVK government says 97 MoUs were signed during the Vetri Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2026, with investment commitments from the first 100 days of the government expected to cross ₹1 lakh crore, potentially generating around 1.2 lakh jobs.

However, the DMK has questioned the claims, arguing that a significant portion of the projects were initiated or finalised during its previous tenure. Former Industries Minister TRB Rajaa also questioned the uncertainty surrounding key infrastructure projects, particularly the proposed Parandur airport and Hosur airport.

The opposition argues that major infrastructure projects are crucial for attracting new investments to Tamil Nadu and has questioned the TVK government's position on their status.

DMK Targets Vijay-Led TVK Government Over Investment Claims | Questions Raised On ₹1 Lakh Crore MoUs

Tamil Nadu’s political battle over delimitation has intensified, with the TVK-led government demanding that the number of Lok Sabha seats remain frozen at the current 543.

The resolution seeks a complete freeze on delimitation and argues that representation of southern states, including Tamil Nadu, could be significantly affected if future delimitation is based on a post-1971 census. The TVK has also called for the 33% women’s reservation to be implemented within the existing parliamentary structure.

The move has brought the TVK and DMK closer on the contentious issue, despite their wider political rivalry. While the DMK has previously demanded that delimitation be deferred, the TVK is pushing for an even stronger freeze.

The resolution has also drawn opposition from the NDA and DMK ally DMDK, with questions being raised over why Tamil Nadu is debating delimitation when the proposed bill has not yet been introduced in Parliament.

Tamil Nadu delimitation row intensifies: DMK backs TVK's resolution on delimitation bill

A fresh political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after AIADMK leader RB Udhayakumar took a swipe at Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, making a sarcastic remark about actor Trisha Krishnan and her possible appointment as Deputy Chief Minister.

Udhayakumar alleged that the TVK government is appointing people closely associated with Vijay, including individuals with connections to the film industry, to government positions. He cited several appointments before making the remark involving Trisha.

Trisha has not directly responded to the political comments but shared a cryptic social media post about the “drama” surrounding the controversy.

The remarks have also triggered a reaction from Trisha’s fan clubs, with posters reportedly appearing in Madurai condemning the AIADMK leader. The controversy comes amid heightened political activity surrounding Vijay and the TVK ahead of Tamil Nadu’s evolving political landscape.

After DMK, AIADMK makes personal comment, but actor Trisha fires back

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson defended his mixed Tamil-English speaking style in the Assembly after DMK MLA TM Rajendran criticized his Budget presentation over grammatical errors and language switching. Wilson said his delivery was his “unique style” and asked critics to accept it.

Tamil Nadu: minister defends Tamil-English speech, calls it his unique style 

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has defended his proposal for direct talks with Karnataka over the Cauvery water dispute, saying he is prepared to face "humiliation" if dialogue helps safeguard Tamil Nadu's interests.

The remarks came during a heated exchange in the Tamil Nadu Assembly with Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin over the contentious Mekedatu dam project. Udhayanidhi questioned Vijay's decision to engage directly with Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and asked whether an all-party meeting would be convened on the issue.

Vijay responded by asserting that his government would never compromise on Tamil Nadu's rights over Cauvery waters and urged political parties not to politicize the long-standing interstate dispute. The confrontation marks the first direct face-off between the two leaders since Udhayanidhi Stalin's arrest over his controversial remarks against actor Trisha.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Defends Karnataka Talks Over Cauvery Dispute, Clashes With Udhayanidhi Stalin

Tamil Nadu's TVK government has presented its first-ever state budget, unveiling a series of welfare and development initiatives, including AI skill training, free breakfast expansion, EV charging infrastructure, education reforms, and support for brides and newborns.

However, the budget has triggered sharp criticism from opposition parties. DMK chief M.K. Stalin and AIADMK leaders accused Chief Minister Vijay's government of merely rebranding existing welfare schemes while failing to deliver on major election promises.

Tamil Nadu budget: TVK unveils first budget, DMK & AIADMK slam ‘copied’ welfare schemes

Tamil Nadu's political battle has intensified after the DMK condemned the arrest of Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, accusing Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's TVK government of filing a false case to silence criticism over its handling of the Cauvery water dispute. The ruling government continues to face opposition attacks over its response to the long-running river-sharing issue.

Tamil Nadu vendetta politics: Police release Udhayanidhi Stalin 

TN: Udhayanidhi Stalin released after Madras HC order 

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said that the people of the state have a history of setting aside political differences and standing united to protect its interests.

The remarks were made at the all-party meeting convened to chalk out the state's legal and political strategy on the Cauvery water-sharing dispute with Tamil Nadu, in the wake of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's (CWRC's) direction to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily for 15 days, which was later upheld by the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA).


Cauvery water row: DMK stages protest | 'TVK neglecting farmers' issues' 

A fresh political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after the DMK accused TVK of colluding with the BJP following the police decision to deny permission for a statewide campaign against the National Education Policy (NEP) and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) reservation.

DMK president MK Stalin alleged that TVK was acting in line with the BJP, while Dravidar Kazhagam criticized the protest ban, saying previous governments had allowed similar demonstrations. The organization has now postponed its campaign and announced it will challenge the decision through legal means.

DMK Accuses TVK of BJP Nexus After Protest Ban | Stalin Targets Vijay Over NEET Row

The Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) has registered a criminal case against DMK leader Senthil Balaji in connection with an alleged multi-crore TASMAC liquor scam. The investigation relates to alleged irregularities in the awarding of bar licences, transport tenders, procurement, and bottling operations between 2021 and 2025.

Apart from Senthil Balaji, the case also names his personal assistant, a former TASMAC managing director, senior regional managers, and others. The DVAC alleges a criminal conspiracy that caused financial losses to the state exchequer.

Senthil Balaji Faces Fresh Corruption Case as DVAC Cracks Down on TASMAC Scam

DMK founder M Karunanidhi’s granddaughter Kayalvizhi, whose father MK Alagiri was a former Union minister, slapped the manager of the State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Chennai after an argument over a malfunctioning lift in the building, and the entire incident was captured on CCTV.&nbsp;The CCTV footage showing Kayalvizhi mocking and slapping the branch manager has gone viral on social media.Kayalvizhi has been booked for allegedly assaulting and intimidating the branch manager.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pradhan-offered-to-resign-on-the-first-day-of-protests-reveals-senior-bjp-leader-1785061536174">Pradhan offered to resign on the first day of protests, reveals senior BJP leader</a>&nbsp;The CCTV footage shows Kayalvizhi engaged in a heated exchange with the branch manager inside his office. During the argument, she appears to imitate the manager’s posture and then slaps him across the face, after which she threateningly tries to go towards the manager but is stopped by a man purportedly accompanying her.The man is seen holding her arm and seemingly trying to calm her down.The incident occurred on July 20 at the SBI NRI branch in the Adyar area of Chennai.&nbsp;WION could not verify the authenticity of the video on X.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pralhad-joshi-takes-charge-as-new-education-minister-after-dharmendra-pradhan-s-resignation-1785050987574">Pralhad Joshi takes charge as new education minister after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation</a><h2>Argument over faulty lift in building</h2>&nbsp;According to police, the SBI NRI branch operates from a commercial building that is allegedly owned by Kayalvizhi.When she visited the bank a few days ago, an argument broke out between her and the branch manager over a malfunctioning lift in the building, police said.During their conversation in the manager’s office, Kayalvizhi allegedly slapped the official on his cheek, police said, adding that the incident was recorded on CCTV.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-in-illegal-occupation-of-indian-territory-mea-rejects-beijing-s-claim-on-sovereignty-1784907322670">‘China in illegal occupation of Indian territory’: MEA rejects Beijing’s claim on sovereignty</a>&nbsp;A senior police official said an FIR has been registered based on a complaint lodged by an SBI official. A case was registered against Kayalvizhi on charges of assaulting and intimidating the branch manager.Police said the incident was captured on the branch’s CCTV cameras, and the footage surfaced on social media on Saturday, triggering widespread attention.&nbsp;The DMK lost power this year with erstwhile CM MK Stalin, who is Kayalvizhi’s uncle, losing the assembly election. Actor-turned-politician Vijay became the new chief minister of Tamil Nadu.

The CCTV footage shows Kayalvizhi engaged in a heated exchange with the branch manager inside his office. During the argument, she appears to imitate the manager’s posture and then slaps him across the face, after which she threateningly tries to go towards him but is stopped by a man.

DMK founder M Karunanidhi’s granddaughter Kayalvizhi, whose father MK Alagiri was a former Union minister, slapped the manager of the State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Chennai after an argument over a malfunctioning lift in the building, and the entire incident was captured on CCTV. The CCTV footage showing Kayalvizhi mocking and slapping the branch manager has gone viral on social media. Kayalvizhi has been booked for allegedly assaulting and intimidating the branch manager.

The CCTV footage shows Kayalvizhi engaged in a heated exchange with the branch manager inside his office. During the argument, she appears to imitate the manager’s posture and then slaps him across the face, after which she threateningly tries to go towards him but is stopped by a man.

DMK founder Karunanidhi’s granddaughter booked for slapping SBI branch manager | Video

DMK MLA G.V. Markandeyan has been sent to 14-day judicial custody following legal proceedings. The development has sparked political reactions and renewed attention on the ongoing case involving the Tamil Nadu legislator

Tamil Nadu: Row erupts over arrest of DMK MLA GV Markandeyan

DMK MLA G.V. Markandeyan has been sent to 14-day judicial custody following legal proceedings. The development has sparked political reactions and renewed attention on the ongoing case involving the Tamil Nadu legislator.

The DMK has softened its staunch opposition to the proposed Delimitation Bill, indicating it will evaluate the upcoming legislation on merit to safeguard Tamil Nadu's interests. While the party previously condemned the exercise, it now signals willingness to support a seat increase if applied proportionally across all states without penalizing southern regions.


DMK softens delimitation bill stance, signals openness if Tamil Nadu's concerns are met

The DMK has softened its staunch opposition to the proposed Delimitation Bill, indicating it will evaluate the upcoming legislation on merit to safeguard Tamil Nadu's interests. While the party previously condemned the exercise, it now signals willingness to support a seat increase if applied proportionally across all states without penalizing southern regions.

DMK softens stance on Delimitation bill

To counter Chief Minister Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which heavily capitalized on the youth and first-time voter demographic, the DMK is undertaking a massive organizational restructuring. The party is implementing a 50:50 formula that will create new positions to give equal representation to Gen Z and Youth Wing functionaries alongside senior veterans.


DMK eyes infusion of Gen-Zs to take on TVK

Tamil Nadu's principal opposition party DMK has submitted yet another complaint to Governor RV Arlekar, alleging systematic practice of horse trading by the ruling TVK party and Chief Minister Joseph Vijay. In the latest complaint, the DMK cites media interaction featuring former AIADMK Minister and MLA MR Vijayabhaskar, who quit as an AIADMK MLA to join the ruling TVK. Citing the video, DMK mentioned that MR Vijayabhaskar has publicly admitted that the ruling TVK had approached him, and that he would join the TVK after resigning as an MLA. So far, six AIADMK MLAs have quit from their elected office to join the ruling TVK.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/i-am-hindu-but-i-lock-my-religion-ex-bjp-leader-annamalai-delivers-fiery-speech-lays-out-plans-for-tamil-nadu-polls-2031-1783905387816">'I am Hindu but I lock my religion...': Ex-BJP leader Annamalai delivers fiery speech on 'big regime change', lays out plans for Tamil Nadu polls 2031</a>

Referring to the statement of MR Vijayabhaskar, DMK points out that his admission constitutes direct, first-hand evidence of the inducement practiced by the ruling party. The DMK also stated that the latest case supplements their earlier complaints of TVK Chief Vijay and MDMK Chief Vaiko allegedly conspiring to get DMK legislators to resign and join the TVK, and the allegation that Police officials allegedly compelled arrested DMK MLA Anitha Radhakrishnan to join the TVK.The developments establish that the ruling TVK is pursuing a systematic, twin-pronged strategy to alter the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly otherwise than through the constitutional and electoral process: inducement, by promises of electoral support, monetary assistance and governmental favour to legislators who agree to resign; and coercion, by the registration of criminal cases and the effecting of arrests against legislators who refuse. Based on this, the DMK sought a probe by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption(DVAC).&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/opinion-cm-vijay-s-coalition-govt-how-can-tvk-synergise-with-allies-1783493845084">Opinion: CM Vijay’s coalition govt; How can TVK synergise with allies?</a>&nbsp;In recent weeks, Tamil Nadu's ruling TVK and Principal Opposition DMK have been hurling horse-trading allegations against each other. The TVK government said that a Police probe is underway into an alleged bribery attempt to offer Rs.35crore to a TVK MLA. The Police had made a few arrests in the case and Police said the accused had mentioned links to DMK leader Senthil Balaji and his brother Ashok Kumar. Balaji and Kumar were granted anticipatory bail by the Madras High Court, on the condition that they would cooperate with the probe and appear before the investigating authorities.

The DMK has filed a fresh complaint with Tamil Nadu Governor RV Arlekar, accusing Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's TVK of systematic horse trading to lure opposition MLAs. Citing ex-AIADMK MLA MR Vijayabhaskar's remarks, the party has sought a DVAC investigation into the allegations.

Tamil Nadu's principal opposition party DMK has submitted yet another complaint to Governor RV Arlekar, alleging systematic practice of horse trading by the ruling TVK party and Chief Minister Joseph Vijay. In the latest complaint, the DMK cites media interaction featuring former AIADMK Minister and MLA MR Vijayabhaskar, who quit as an AIADMK MLA to join the ruling TVK. Citing the video, DMK mentioned that MR Vijayabhaskar has publicly admitted that the ruling TVK had approached him, and that he would join the TVK after resigning as an MLA. So far, six AIADMK MLAs have quit from their elected office to join the ruling TVK. Also Read: 'I am Hindu but I lock my religion...': Ex-BJP leader Annamalai delivers fiery speech on 'big regime change', lays out plans for Tamil Nadu polls 2031

The DMK has filed a fresh complaint with Tamil Nadu Governor RV Arlekar, accusing Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's TVK of systematic horse trading to lure opposition MLAs. Citing ex-AIADMK MLA MR Vijayabhaskar's remarks, the party has sought a DVAC investigation into the allegations.

Tamil Nadu's Opposition DMK approaches Governor alleging horse-trading by ruling TVK

The political battle over the Karur stampede tragedy has intensified in Tamil Nadu. DMK Deputy General Secretary Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has strongly responded to Chief Minister S. Joseph Vijay's remarks during his visit to Karur. Vijay defended his actions following the 2025 Karur stampede, saying he was grieving and trusted the police's judgment, while also announcing government jobs for the families of victims. Kanimozhi hit back, alleging that people know who stood with them during the tragedy and who abandoned them.

DMK's Kanimozhi Hits Back at Tamil Nadu CM Vijay over Karur stampede remarks

DMK MLA Senthil Balaji has moved the Madras High Court seeking anticipatory bail in a case alleging an attempt to influence a TVK MLA's vote in the Assembly Speaker election through an alleged Rs 35 crore bribe. 


Tamil Nadu bribery row: DMK's Senthil Balaji gets anticipatory bail

DMK MLA Senthil Balaji has moved the Madras High Court seeking anticipatory bail in a case alleging an attempt to influence a TVK MLA's vote in the Assembly Speaker election through an alleged Rs 35 crore bribe. 

Tamil Nadu: DMK alleges political motive behind ₹35 Cr bribery case

Tamil Nadu's political landscape could be headed for another major realignment amid speculation that the VCK may reconsider its position in the DMK-led alliance. Reports of a possible meeting with Chief Minister Vijay and leaders of TVK have fueled discussions about new political equations in the state.


Tamil Nadu politics: Will VCK ditch DMK to join Vijay's TVK?

Tamil Nadu's Principal Opposition party, DMK, has warned legal action against the Information and Public Relations Department of Chief Minister Vijay's Government, accusing it of making political attacks against the opposition and its representatives via social media posts. Senior DMK leader and lawyer, P. Wilson, highlighted that "The Department of Information and Public Relations(DIPR) is a government department.&nbsp;&nbsp;While it’s part of their job to post speeches of Hon. CM &amp; Ministers on social media, the captions being added by the DIPR are political attacks on the opposition &amp; MLAs. These kinds of political statements by a government department are unprecedented and do not bode well for parliamentary democracy."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/geomysore-jonnagiri-project-inaugurated-all-about-india-s-first-private-gold-mine-1782297408471">India's first private gold mine inaugurated: All about Geomysore-Jonnagiri Project in Andhra Pradesh</a>&nbsp;The DMK has taken this stance in response to a few reel-format social media posts shared by the Government's DIPR. These posts contained excerpts of the Chief Minister's speech in the Assembly during the recent session, which was the first for the TVK Government. Some of these posts were uploaded with captions that translate to: Corruption cases are being exposed one by one!; A retaliation the opposition can't forget! This is not a two-faced government. These captions were posted along with minute-long videos of the Chief Minister's speech in the Assembly.&nbsp;&nbsp;Replying to one such post of the DIPR, DMK leader and Parliamentarian P. Wilson stated, " There is a difference between party and government. Hope the bureaucrats don’t blur this line in a newfound frenzy to please the new CM" He also requested Chief Minister Vijay to stop using the Government's DIPR as his personal public relations agency. Wilson also questioned if this was the effect of Vijay's close aide, Jagadish, a film producer and head of a talent management firm, being appointed as a private secretary in the Chief Minister's office.&nbsp;&nbsp;DIPR runs on the public exchequer, don’t go down this Route. We will take legal action if it continues and hold those responsible to account, Wilson warned in his social media post. This incident comes at a time when both Chief Minister Vijay and Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin have been publicly making personal remarks against each other in a veiled manner.&nbsp; &nbsp;

The DMK has taken this stance in response to a few reel-format social media posts shared by the Government's DIPR. These posts contained excerpts of the Chief Minister's speech in the Assembly during the recent session, which was the first for the TVK Government.

Tamil Nadu's Principal Opposition party, DMK, has warned legal action against the Information and Public Relations Department of Chief Minister Vijay's Government, accusing it of making political attacks against the opposition and its representatives via social media posts. Senior DMK leader and lawyer, P. Wilson, highlighted that "The Department of Information and Public Relations(DIPR) is a government department. While it’s part of their job to post speeches of Hon. CM & Ministers on social media, the captions being added by the DIPR are political attacks on the opposition & MLAs. These kinds of political statements by a government department are unprecedented and do not bode well for parliamentary democracy." Also read: India's first private gold mine inaugurated: All about Geomysore-Jonnagiri Project in Andhra Pradesh The DMK has taken this stance in response to a few reel-format social media posts shared by the Government's DIPR. These posts contained excerpts of the Chief Minister's speech in the Assembly during the recent session, which was the first for the TVK Government. Some of these posts were uploaded with captions that translate to: Corruption cases are being exposed one by one!; A retaliation the opposition can't forget! This is not a two-faced government. These captions were posted along with minute-long videos of the Chief Minister's speech in the Assembly. Replying to one such post of the DIPR, DMK leader and Parliamentarian P. Wilson stated, " There is a difference between party and government. Hope the bureaucrats don’t blur this line in a newfound frenzy to please the new CM" He also requested Chief Minister Vijay to stop using the Government's DIPR as his personal public relations agency. Wilson also questioned if this was the effect of Vijay's close aide, Jagadish, a film producer and head of a talent management firm, being appointed as a private secretary in the Chief Minister's office. DIPR runs on the public exchequer, don’t go down this Route. We will take legal action if it continues and hold those responsible to account, Wilson warned in his social media post. This incident comes at a time when both Chief Minister Vijay and Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin have been publicly making personal remarks against each other in a veiled manner.

The DMK has taken this stance in response to a few reel-format social media posts shared by the Government's DIPR. These posts contained excerpts of the Chief Minister's speech in the Assembly during the recent session, which was the first for the TVK Government.

DMK warns legal action against Vijay Govt's Publicity Dept for 'personal PR'

Tamil Nadu’s principal opposition party, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), has announced that it will not be taking part in the June 8th New Delhi meeting of the Congress-led INDIA front, the country’s primary opposition bloc. Saying that the party had been invited for the meeting, DMK stated that it would be skipping it “out of respect for the feelings of the DMK party comrades who are deeply hurt by the betrayal committed by the Congress party against the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam after the assembly general elections held in Tamil Nadu.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Last month, actor-politician Vijay’s TVK emerged as the single-largest party in the Assembly polls, pushing the incumbent DMK to a distant second place. However, as Vijay’s debutant TVK party fell short of the majority mark, the Congress broke away from its decades-long alliance with the DMK and offered support to Vijay’s TVK to form the government.&nbsp;After forming a coalition government with direct support from Congress and external support from CPI, CPI(M), VCK, IUML, Vijay even inducted legislators from Congress, VCK, IUML as Ministers in his cabinet. Despite having only five legislators in a house of 234, Congress has two Ministers in Vijay’s cabinet, and the TVK has also allocated a Rajya Sabha berth to the Congress.&nbsp;After the Congress broke away from the DMK-led front to support the TVK, there has been a public exchange of words between the leaders of the two former allies. Notably, on 7th May, DMK MP Kanimozhi had written to the Lok Sabha Speaker, requesting suitable changes in the seating arrangement of the DMK MPs in the Lower House of Parliament. “In view of the changed political circumstances and as our alliance with the Indian National Congress has come to an end, it may not be appropriate for our Members to continue occupying the present seating arrangement alongside them in the House,” said the request letter.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>DMK’s statement on skipping the INDIA meet</h2>&nbsp;Citing its stance, the DMK said that it was the first political movement to oppose everything that was against democracy, secularism, and states’ rights, including NEET exam, constituency realignment (delimitation), SIR imposed hastily at election time, the actions of the Election Commission, One Nation One Election, Waqf Act, FCRA amendment, etc. It has been the first political movement to stand up and fight for these measures democratically in Parliament, in the Legislative Assembly when it was in power, and in the courts when it was appropriate.&nbsp;“Since the inception of the ‘INDIA’ alliance, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has been the central force of the alliance. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader MK Stalin has been the main voice on the important issues facing the people of the country. This is well known to the parties and leaders of those parties that are part of the India alliance,” DMK said. It added that the betrayal committed by the Congress party against the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the reason for skipping the meet.&nbsp;Though DMK is not participating in the upcoming Delhi meeting, the party says it will voice out on national issues being raised by other parties that are taking part, the statement said.

After the assembly elections, the Congress broke its decades-long alliance with the DMK and offered support to Vijay’s TVK to form government. Despite having only five MLAs in a house of 234, Congress has two ministers in Vijay’s cabinet, and has also been allocated a Rajya Sabha berth.

Tamil Nadu’s principal opposition party, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), has announced that it will not be taking part in the June 8th New Delhi meeting of the Congress-led INDIA front, the country’s primary opposition bloc. Saying that the party had been invited for the meeting, DMK stated that it would be skipping it “out of respect for the feelings of the DMK party comrades who are deeply hurt by the betrayal committed by the Congress party against the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam after the assembly general elections held in Tamil Nadu.” Last month, actor-politician Vijay’s TVK emerged as the single-largest party in the Assembly polls, pushing the incumbent DMK to a distant second place. However, as Vijay’s debutant TVK party fell short of the majority mark, the Congress broke away from its decades-long alliance with the DMK and offered support to Vijay’s TVK to form the government. After forming a coalition government with direct support from Congress and external support from CPI, CPI(M), VCK, IUML, Vijay even inducted legislators from Congress, VCK, IUML as Ministers in his cabinet. Despite having only five legislators in a house of 234, Congress has two Ministers in Vijay’s cabinet, and the TVK has also allocated a Rajya Sabha berth to the Congress. After the Congress broke away from the DMK-led front to support the TVK, there has been a public exchange of words between the leaders of the two former allies. Notably, on 7th May, DMK MP Kanimozhi had written to the Lok Sabha Speaker, requesting suitable changes in the seating arrangement of the DMK MPs in the Lower House of Parliament. “In view of the changed political circumstances and as our alliance with the Indian National Congress has come to an end, it may not be appropriate for our Members to continue occupying the present seating arrangement alongside them in the House,” said the request letter. DMK’s statement on skipping the INDIA meet Citing its stance, the DMK said that it was the first political movement to oppose everything that was against democracy, secularism, and states’ rights, including NEET exam, constituency realignment (delimitation), SIR imposed hastily at election time, the actions of the Election Commission, One Nation One Election, Waqf Act, FCRA amendment, etc. It has been the first political movement to stand up and fight for these measures democratically in Parliament, in the Legislative Assembly when it was in power, and in the courts when it was appropriate. “Since the inception of the ‘INDIA’ alliance, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has been the central force of the alliance. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader MK Stalin has been the main voice on the important issues facing the people of the country. This is well known to the parties and leaders of those parties that are part of the India alliance,” DMK said. It added that the betrayal committed by the Congress party against the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the reason for skipping the meet. Though DMK is not participating in the upcoming Delhi meeting, the party says it will voice out on national issues being raised by other parties that are taking part, the statement said.

After the assembly elections, the Congress broke its decades-long alliance with the DMK and offered support to Vijay’s TVK to form government. Despite having only five MLAs in a house of 234, Congress has two ministers in Vijay’s cabinet and has also been allocated a Rajya Sabha berth.

DMK to skip INDIA alliance meet in Delhi; cites ‘Congress’ betrayal’

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