Mani Shankar Aiyar, a veteran leader of the Indian National Congress, criticized the party's recent decision to ally with the Tamil Nadu-based Tamil Maanila Congress (TVK), calling it a 'dreadful' act of 'low political opportunism.' He expressed concern that this alliance could pave the way for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to infiltrate Tamil Nadu politics. Aiyar highlighted that the Congress had recently fought an election in partnership with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and won five seats largely due to this alliance. He argued that the Congress should remain loyal to the DMK, which has historically supported the party, and questioned the ethics of abandoning a long-term partner for immediate political gain. Aiyar's remarks come in the wake of the Congress announcing its support for TVK, led by actor-politician C Joseph Vijay, after severing ties with the DMK. The DMK has criticized this move as 'backstabbing.' Aiyar's reflections indicate a deep unease with the Congress's shift, suggesting that the party's actions could lead to a loss of trust among its traditional allies and constituents.