The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has officially ended its long-standing alliance with the Indian National Congress, as indicated by a letter from Kanimozhi, a DMK Member of Parliament from Thoothukudi. In her correspondence to Om Birla, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, she requested a change in the seating arrangement for DMK members, citing 'changed political circumstances' and the conclusion of their partnership with Congress. The DMK, which holds 22 seats in the Lok Sabha, expressed feelings of betrayal by Congress, with party spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai asserting that Congress's recent electoral success was solely due to its coalition with the DMK. Meanwhile, the Congress maintains that its support for the Tamil Nadu-based Thamizhar Vizhuthugal Katchi (TVK) party is a responsible action to honor the electoral mandate. This development highlights growing tensions within the opposition INDIA alliance, as other parties, including the Samajwadi Party, have also voiced concerns regarding Congress's actions. The political landscape in Tamil Nadu appears increasingly fractious, with implications for future collaborations among opposition parties.