On May 7, 2026, M.K. Stalin, the president of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and outgoing Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, called a meeting with party allies including the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), the Communist Party of India (CPI), and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)). This meeting was prompted by discussions about potentially supporting an All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) government led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami. While some senior DMK leaders argue that supporting the AIADMK could prevent a long-term government led by Palaniswami, Stalin remains firm that such a coalition would be politically untenable. The meeting included key figures like CPI(M) State secretary P. Shanmugam and VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan, reflecting a united front among leftist parties. A DMK legislators' meeting is expected to finalize the party's stance following consultations with allies. Meanwhile, DMK MP Kalanidhi Veerasamy criticized the AIADMK's actions and reaffirmed the DMK's intention to serve as a strong opposition, highlighting concerns over the democratic process.