We bore the blame for your mistakes, Congress MP Manickam Tagore tells DMK
B. Manickam Tagore, a newly elected MP, criticized the DMK for its handling of corruption allegations and lack of action against its Madurai North MLA, G. Thalapathi. He demanded power-sharing and more seats for the Congress. Praveen Chakravarthy, president of the All India Professionals’ Congress, questioned the DMK's winnability, citing past election results. K. Selvaperunthagai, Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president, warned against criticism of the alliance. He emphasized that the AICC leadership has instructed its state leaders to refrain from such comments.
16 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The DMK has demanded action against Manickam Tagore and Praveen Chakravarty before engaging in seat-sharing talks with the Congress.
— The Hindu
The CPI(M) Tamil Nadu secretary argues that the Congress should focus on strengthening its position within the DMK-led alliance rather than demanding power-sharing.
18 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The VCK, led by Thol. Thirumavalavan, reaffirmed its commitment to the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance despite demands for power-sharing from the Congress.
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