Political Earthquake In Tamil Nadu: Decades-Old DMK-Congress Alliance Shatters Over Thalapathy Vijay’s TVK
The political landscape of Tamil Nadu has been shaken to its core as a long-standing partnership often hailed as the "Jai-Veeru" of state politics has reached a point of no return. The rise of actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay’s party, Tamilzhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has acted as a catalyst in dismantling the decades-old secular alliance between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Congress. Following the assembly elections, a war of words between the two former allies has escalated, with senior DMK leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin launching a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing them of gross betrayal.
This fierce confrontation has led to a major political realignment in the state, with both parties now openly trading barbs. Here is an in-depth report on the escalating rift and the underlying factors fueling this high-stakes political drama.
Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Bold Declaration: 'Will Never Trust Congress Again'
The political tension reached a boiling point when Udhayanidhi Stalin addressed his party cadre, stating categorically that the DMK would never trust the Congress party again in the future. In a hard-hitting statement, he criticized Congress leaders for a lack of basic etiquette and gratitude. Udhayanidhi pointed out that it was the tireless efforts of DMK’s grassroots workers that ensured victory for Congress candidates in the assembly elections. He asserted that the public voted for these candidates solely because they wanted M.K. Stalin to lead the state. However, according to Udhayanidhi, the Congress leadership chose to switch sides for political gains without even informing their long-term partner, an act he labeled as unforgivable.
Blaming Congress for BJP’s Success
Udhayanidhi Stalin’s criticism did not stop at the state level; he also squarely blamed the Congress party for the electoral successes of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In a bold assessment, he argued that while the public often credits Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for the BJP's electoral dominance, the real reason behind the BJP's rise is the persistent failure and weakness of the Congress party. This strong stance serves as a clear warning from the DMK leadership that, in their eyes, the alliance with the Congress is now effectively buried.
Congress Hits Back: Manickam Tagore Recalls Past Loyalties
Responding to the allegations, senior Congress MP Manickam Tagore launched a sharp counter-offensive, advising the DMK leadership to look back at history. Tagore dismissed Udhayanidhi’s comments as "politically immature" and factually incorrect. He emphasized that the Congress has always been a pillar of support for the DMK, even during its most testing times. Tagore reminded the DMK that when they lacked a clear majority in the past, it was the Congress that stood by them without conditions to provide a stable government. He argued that accusing the Congress of lacking gratitude is ironic and misplaced.
Hidden Allegations: The 'Secret Pact' Controversy
The feud took a murkier turn as Manickam Tagore questioned the political intentions of the DMK itself. He alleged that after the assembly election results, the DMK was actively exploring secret pacts with the BJP and the AIADMK, which he claimed was a direct violation of the secular principles the Congress stands for. Tagore pointed to claims made by the VCK party president, who had previously alleged that both the DMK and AIADMK had approached them with offers of power-sharing and the Chief Minister’s chair. The Congress maintains that it cannot, under any circumstances, align with or condone any hidden understanding with the BJP.
The Breaking Point: What Happened on May 4?
Political analysts view May 4 as the historic day when the two-decade-old bond between the DMK and the Congress finally crumbled. On this date, the Congress made a decisive move by announcing its support for Thalapathy Vijay’s newly formed party, TVK, along with its five MLAs. This move was viewed by the DMK as a direct act of betrayal. Since that day, the hostility has intensified to such an extent that the DMK reportedly refused to sit alongside Congress MPs in Parliament. While the central leadership of the Congress has remained largely silent on this state-level dispute, the tremors caused by this separation are expected to significantly alter the future trajectory of Tamil Nadu politics.
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