The Indian National Congress has officially severed its decades-long alliance with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) to support actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamil Nadu Vanniyar Katchi (TVK) in forming the state government. This decision, announced on May 6, 2025, is seen as a culmination of years of grievances and strategic calculations by Congress leaders, especially Rahul Gandhi. Analysts suggest that the DMK's 'big brother' attitude towards Congress led to feelings of suffocation among Congress members, prompting the shift. The new alliance is not just a government-forming pact but a long-term electoral commitment, with Congress pledging to support TVK as long as it does not align with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). For Congress, this partnership offers a chance to regain political power in Tamil Nadu after nearly 60 years, while for Vijay, it provides national visibility and a progressive endorsement. This realignment has produced a coalition that commands 120 seats in the 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly, raising questions about its stability and governance effectiveness moving forward.