DMK has gained three successive elections together with sweeping the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) chief and actor Vijay’s supply of a share in energy in Tamil Nadu has made whispers of power-sharing louder throughout the ruling DMK alliance that features Congress, the left, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK), and some different events. Tamil Nadu Congress President Okay Selvaperunthagai on Friday clarified that solely the Congress excessive command can resolve on power-sharing if the ruling DMK returns to energy in 2026.
Pointing out that the Congress had beforehand shared energy with the DMK on the centre from 2004 to 2014, Selvaperunthagai underscored that the Congress had unconditionally supported the DMK authorities in Tamil Nadu in 2006 when it lacked a majority.
He, nevertheless, emphasised that the DMK ought to resolve on energy sharing, and the Congress can’t impose its will.
The current alliance led by the DMK has gained three successive elections together with sweeping the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The power-sharing demand first got here tacitly from DMK ally-VCK chief Thirumavalavan, who later did some harm management to quell it.
The Congress had dominated Tamil Nadu until the 60s. With its dwindling vote share, the occasion became an everlasting bride’s maid ever since, aligning with the DMK or the AIADMK. However, earlier this yr, the nationwide occasion vowed to strengthen its presence within the state.
On Friday, the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) introduced the occasion’s plans to fortify village committees, with Congress leaders set to have interaction with folks on the grassroots degree, staying in villages and interacting with locals in December.