In a recent statement, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram asserted that the Congress party had informed the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leadership prior to exiting their alliance. He explained that this decision was motivated by the desire to prevent a potential re-election, should the Tamil Nadu-based party, Tamil Valvur Katchi (TVK), fail to secure majority support. Chidambaram's remarks challenge DMK's allegations that Congress left without proper notice, labeling them as 'betrayers' and 'backstabbers.' He noted that the sentiment against re-election was shared among other allies, including the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Communist Party of India (CPI), Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM), and Indian Union Muslim League (IUML). Following the exit, Chidambaram met with CPI and CPM leaders, reinforcing the ongoing collaboration within the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, despite the tensions arising from Congress's decision.