DMK Aims to Oust Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam Government

6 UPDATES · 14 DAYS · 3 JUN 2026 — 16 JUN 2026

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Latest · 16 Jun 2026

Congress Ministers S. Rajeshkumar and P. Viswanathan defended their decision to join the TVK-led coalition government, citing electoral politics and past alliances.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the allocation of the lone Rajya Sabha seat by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay to the Congress, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments of this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions by the Chief Minister, Congress, or DMK unless they are direct developments of this seat allocation decision.

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3Jun

STORY BEGINS — NDTV

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay Allocates Lone Rajya Sabha Seat To Congress

4Jun

NDTV

Udhayanidhi Stalin accuses the Congress of betraying the DMK by supporting Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) after the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

6Jun

The Hindu

DMK president M.K. Stalin urged party members to take a pledge to oust the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam government, aiming to prevent Governor's Rule and BJP rule.

7Jun

The Hindu

DMK president M.K. Stalin revised his stance on criticizing the TVK government, now advocating for criticism within three months.

NDTV

TVK granted the first Rajya Sabha seat to the Congress party in Tamil Nadu as a gesture of gratitude for their support.

16Jun

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Congress Ministers S. Rajeshkumar and P. Viswanathan defended their decision to join the TVK-led coalition government, citing electoral politics and past alliances.

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