In a recent interview with NDTV, Kanimozhi (a Member of Parliament from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, DMK) discussed the implications of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, where the DMK faced a significant defeat, winning only 59 out of 234 seats. She acknowledged the right of political allies to determine their course, especially as the Congress party announced its support for the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-politician Vijay. Despite TVK's lack of a majority, Kanimozhi expressed her belief that the political landscape is evolving and that the emergence of additional secular parties is welcome. She congratulated Vijay on his party's performance, noting that the electorate desired change. As TVK seeks to form a government, Vijay is reaching out to various parties, including DMK's allies, to secure the necessary support to surpass the 118-seat majority threshold.