Congress-DMK Alliance: Why Splitting Would Be Costly
Congress faces a crucial choice in Tamil Nadu: remain a junior ally to DMK or risk electoral irrelevance. Historical patterns show alliance benefits outweigh independence.
Congress faces a crucial choice in Tamil Nadu: remain a junior ally to DMK or risk electoral irrelevance. Historical patterns show alliance benefits outweigh independence.
Trouble emerges in the Congress-DMK alliance for the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, but TS Singh Deo asserts the INDIA bloc remains united despite internal challenges.
Congress high command decisively rejects exiting DMK alliance in Tamil Nadu after closed-door talks with 42 state leaders, emphasizing electoral necessity for 2029 polls.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi met Tamil Nadu leaders, directing them to speak with one voice and avoid public statements on alliance matters ahead of state polls.
Congress leaders from Tamil Nadu met the party High Command in Delhi. The leadership instructed them to avoid confusion regarding the alliance with DMK. KC Venugopal stated that all views were heard patiently.
Senior Tamil Nadu Congress leaders will meet Rahul Gandhi in Delhi to discuss alliance strategy for the 2026 assembly elections, with power-sharing demands with DMK likely on the agenda.
Senior Tamil Nadu Congress leaders will meet Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi to discuss alliance strategy for the 2026 Assembly elections, amid internal debates over power-sharing with DMK.
AIADMK chief Edappadi Palaniswami raised doubts about Congress staying with DMK, predicted AIADMK victory in Tamil Nadu elections, and criticized state governance at a Salem festival.
Tamil Nadu gears up for the 2026 Assembly elections. A deep dive into the 234-seat battle, the DMK-led SPA vs AIADMK-BJP NDA, and the numbers shaping the contest. Follow the key political dynamics.
A late-night meeting between Amit Shah and Edappadi Palaniswami exposes deep fault lines in Tamil Nadu's NDA. The BJP's demand for cabinet posts and a broader coalition strategy unsettles the AIADMK ahead of the 2026 assembly polls.
A late-night meeting between Amit Shah and AIADMK's EPS has exposed deep tensions within the NDA over power-sharing and control, setting the stage for a complex multi-cornered contest in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will attend the golden jubilee of St Thomas English High School in Gudalur on January 13. The visit is non-political. Read details about his schedule and the upcoming Delhi meeting on alliance dynamics.
TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai warns party members against public discussion on seat-sharing with DMK. He clarifies stance on Vijay film row, blaming BJP's CBFC. Read the full story.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expresses confidence that the DMK-led alliance will secure more than 200 constituencies in the upcoming assembly elections, citing cadre commitment.
As Congress gears up for 2026 assembly polls in Assam, Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Puducherry, its alliance strategy remains its biggest hurdle. Will it learn from past mistakes?
Tamil Nadu Congress Committee chief asserts the DMK-Congress alliance is unshakeable, citing past electoral successes. Leaders told to avoid divisive public comments. Read more.
Nearly 1 lakh Karnataka government school teachers protested, demanding TET exemption & Old Pension Scheme restoration. Details on their demands and state government's response inside.
BJP presses AIADMK for a pre-election power-sharing agreement in Tamil Nadu. AIADMK fears such a move could benefit rival DMK. Get the latest political analysis.
TVK's Aadhav Arjuna criticizes DMK for using allies for votes without sharing power. He argues this old tactic won't work in modern Tamil Nadu politics. Read the full analysis.
Congress functionary Praveen Chakravarty takes a veiled dig at TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai for not pushing for a power-sharing deal with DMK ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly elections. He warns against personal interests harming the party.
TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna accuses DMK of 'feudal mindset' for using allies' votes but refusing power-sharing. He asserts this model won't work for 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections. Read the full analysis.
AIADMK's Edappadi Palaniswami and PMK's Anbumani Ramadoss announce a strategic alliance to defeat the DMK government in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Details inside.
PMK led by Anbumani Ramadoss officially aligns with AIADMK and BJP to form a formidable front against the ruling DMK in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Key details inside.
Tensions rise in Tamil Nadu's DMK-Congress alliance as Congress pushes for more seats & power share. Internal discord and Vijay's TVK add to the political drama. Read the full analysis.
MJK leader Thamimun Ansari meets TNCC chief to quell speculation sparked by a Congress MP's coalition govt remarks, aiming to protect the DMK-led INDIA bloc's unity. Read the full story.
Congress leader Girish Chodankar asserts the party's demand for equal partnership with DMK in Tamil Nadu, ruling out a shift towards TVK. He reveals seat-sharing talks and addresses internal dissent. Read the full interview.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal welcomes Madras HC's order on Karthigai Deepam, accuses DMK govt & INDIA alliance of anti-Hindu bias. Details on the court's ruling and political fallout inside.
DMK postpones formal seat-sharing talks with Congress, prioritizing voter enrolment and informal talks with PMK, DMDK. Internal concerns over alliance dynamics emerge ahead of Tamil Nadu polls.
Congress leaders in Trichy urge national leadership to secure the Trichy East Assembly constituency in the DMK-led alliance, citing past performance and strong local support. Read more.
DMK MLA T J Govindarajan allegedly slapped a party worker at a Pongal event near Chennai. The viral video has shocked local party units. Read the full story here.