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Congress backs Vijay TVK in Tamil Nadu breaking from DMK over communal factions promise
Politics
Published on 6 May 2026
Alliance extends beyond now and hinges on TVK distancing
In a major Tamil Nadu political shift, Congress has formally backed TVK led by Vijay for forming the next government and says the alliance will also apply to future polls. The move marks a break from its historic ally DMK. Congress claims its support is tied to TVK’s promise to keep away from any communal factions as the partnership moves ahead.
- Congress throws support behind Vijay’s TVK for next government
- Move signals a break from Congress’s long-standing alliance with DMK
- Alliance claim extends to future elections as well
- Support is based on TVK distancing from communal factions
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