Congress Leaders Reflect on TVK Alliance Decision

6 UPDATES · 13 DAYS · 24 APR 2026 — 6 MAY 2026

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Latest · 6 May 2026

After a two-decade alliance, the DMK and Congress have officially ended their partnership due to years of disagreements over seat-sharing and portfolio distribution.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the introspection and regret expressed by Congress leaders over not aligning with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), including any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this decision. It excludes other actions or decisions made by Congress, TVK, or the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance unless they are direct developments of this specific occurrence.

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24Apr

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Congress leaders introspect on not aligning with TVK

The Hindu

Congress leaders introspect on not aligning with TVK

2May

The Hindu

The VCK founder acknowledges some office-bearers and cadre underperformed in a few seats but maintains confidence in the alliance's victory.

3May

The Hindu

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) held a meeting with its candidates and office-bearers to discuss election strategies.

6May

The Hindu

The Tamil Nadu Governor requested TVK president Vijay to provide proof of support from 118 MLAs to form a government.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

After a two-decade alliance, the DMK and Congress have officially ended their partnership due to years of disagreements over seat-sharing and portfolio distribution.

Story concluded