Smacks of low political opportunism: Mani Shankar Aiyar slams Congress’ TVK tie-up decision

Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar criticized the party's decision to ally with the TVK in Tamil Nadu, calling it "low political opportunism" and a betrayal of its longstanding partnership with the DMK. Aiyar argued that this move would facilitate the entry of a communal BJP into Tamil Nadu's Dravidian ethos, making it the worst own goal in political history. He expressed deep unease with the Congress' decision to abandon a tried and tested ally, citing Mahatma Gandhi's principles of morality and self-sacrifice. The Congress' decision to join forces with the TVK has been met with disapproval from the DMK, who described it as "backstabbing."