Congress MP Manickam Tagore stated there will be no apologies for the party's support of Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which has consistently opposed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Tagore criticized the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) for its discussions with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), suggesting that such talks are conducted with the BJP's backing, effectively creating an 'NDA by another name.' Following the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, where TVK emerged as the largest party with 108 seats, Congress's decision to support TVK has strained its alliance with the DMK. The current political scenario leaves the TVK and Congress alliance at 113 seats, just five short of the 118-seat majority needed in the 234-member Assembly. This has prompted other parties, including the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, to consider their positions regarding support for TVK. As political negotiations unfold, Tamil Nadu awaits developments that could reshape its governance.