Congress Bags TVK's First Rajya Sabha Seat. DMK Responds With Jibe
TVK, led by Chief Minister Vijay, has offered its first Rajya Sabha seat to the Congress party in Tamil Nadu as a gesture of gratitude for their support. This move comes after the DMK officially exited the INDIA alliance citing dissatisfaction with Congress's post-election behavior. Despite this, both parties are keen on maintaining a long-term alliance. The DMK has criticized TVK for not opposing the BJP directly and believes the party is avoiding confrontation.
7 JUN 2026
— The Hindu
DMK president M.K. Stalin revised his stance on criticizing the TVK government, now advocating for criticism within three months.
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TVK granted the first Rajya Sabha seat to the Congress party in Tamil Nadu as a gesture of gratitude for their support.
16 JUN 2026
— 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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