The Congress party has officially ended its decades-long alliance with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) to support Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in forming a government in Tamil Nadu. Senior DMK leader TR Baalu condemned this decision, stating that Congress has betrayed the electorate who expected a DMK-led government. The Congress, which won five seats in the recent elections, has decided to back TVK, which secured 108 seats but fell short of the majority in the 234-member assembly. Baalu expressed disappointment, recalling how the DMK has historically supported Congress during crises. He likened Congress's actions to the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) opportunistic strategies in other states. In response, Congress leaders emphasized the importance of respecting the people's mandate and stated they would not merely support TVK from the sidelines. The DMK, which has been a long-time ally of Congress since their first collaboration in 1971, has faced challenges in recent elections, with many of its ministers losing their seats. The political landscape in Tamil Nadu remains dynamic as both parties navigate their new positions.