The Indian National Congress has officially ended its 55-year alliance with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) to support the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-politician Vijay, in Tamil Nadu. The TVK made a strong showing in the recent elections, winning 108 out of 234 Assembly seats, though it did not reach the 118-seat majority needed to form a government independently. Congress's support for TVK is contingent upon excluding any communal forces that oppose the Indian Constitution, as stated by Girish Chodankar, Congress's Tamil Nadu in-charge. Following the election results, Rahul Gandhi expressed his congratulations to Vijay, emphasizing the importance of youth voices in the mandate. This shift in alliances is not unique; historical precedents include the BJP's fractious relationship with the Shiv Sena and Nitish Kumar's repeated separations from the BJP in Bihar. Such political realignments underscore the dynamic nature of Indian politics, where alliances can quickly change based on electoral outcomes and strategic interests.