MK Stalin, the president of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), expressed his disappointment with the Congress party for severing ties immediately after the assembly elections held on April 23, 2023, in Tamil Nadu, India. He noted that the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance did not secure enough seats to form a government, with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) winning 108 seats out of 234. Stalin highlighted that the Communist parties and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) have pledged to continue their support for the DMK to ensure the welfare of Tamil Nadu's citizens. He stated that the DMK would act as a constructive opposition and expressed hope that the incoming government would continue the welfare schemes initiated by his party. Stalin’s remarks came during a meeting with legislators, where he reiterated the importance of collaboration among alliance partners to avoid another election and ensure a stable government. The TVK, with support from CPI, CPI(M), Congress, VCK, and others, now has 120 legislators backing it, allowing it to form the government.