During a congratulatory address to C Joseph Vijay, the newly sworn-in Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress party for its betrayal of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). Modi pointed out that for 25-30 years, Congress relied on DMK's support to navigate political crises, yet turned its back on them when it aligned with Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). He described Congress as 'power-hungry' and accused it of seeking new alliances to maintain relevance. The new cabinet formed by Vijay includes a mix of young and experienced leaders, but notably excludes any members from Congress, which had previously supported TVK to achieve a majority. The DMK echoed Modi's sentiments, labeling Congress's actions as a betrayal, and criticized their lack of gratitude towards DMK's leader, MK Stalin. The political landscape in Tamil Nadu is shifting, with Congress's strategic decisions under scrutiny as it navigates its future alliances.