Congress Shifts Support from DMK to Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Alliance
Congress Dumps DMK For Vijay Alliance. Then An Akhilesh Yadav Dig
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The Congress party has withdrawn its support from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) following its electoral defeat in Tamil Nadu, opting instead to back the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by actor Vijay. This shift has drawn criticism from allies, including Akhilesh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party, who expressed disappointment over the abandonment of the DMK.
- 01Congress has shifted its support from DMK to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by Vijay.
- 02The DMK suffered a significant loss, securing only 59 out of 234 seats in the Tamil Nadu assembly.
- 03Akhilesh Yadav criticized Congress for abandoning its ally during difficult times.
- 04TVK, with Congress's support, now holds 113 seats but still falls short of a majority.
- 05Other smaller parties previously aligned with DMK are being approached to bolster TVK's strength.
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The Congress party has decided to withdraw its support from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) following the latter's defeat in Tamil Nadu's recent elections. This decision comes as the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor Vijay, seeks to form a government despite lacking a clear majority. With Congress's backing, the TVK now holds 113 seats, but still requires additional support to reach the 118-seat halfway mark in the 234-seat assembly. In response to Congress's decision, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the party for abandoning its long-time ally, DMK, which managed to secure only 59 seats. Yadav's comments, shared alongside images with other opposition leaders, signal discontent within the opposition ranks regarding Congress's shifting alliances. The TVK is also reaching out to smaller parties, previously aligned with DMK, to strengthen its position in the assembly.
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This political shift could lead to a change in governance in Tamil Nadu, affecting policy decisions and political stability in the state.
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