Congress-DMK rift widens as leaders trade charges
The political rift between Congress and DMK has intensified following allegations made by Congress lawmaker Manickam Tagore. He claimed that the BJP mediated between AIADMK and DMK to prevent TVK chief C Joseph Vijay from becoming chief minister after the recent Tamil Nadu assembly elections. This public spat is seen as a sign of deepening cracks in their alliance.
- ▪Congress lawmaker Manickam Tagore alleged that the BJP acted as a mediator between AIADMK and DMK.
- ▪Tagore claimed that DMK and AIADMK aimed to stop TVK chief C Joseph Vijay from becoming chief minister.
- ▪Udhayanidhi Stalin of DMK criticized Congress for its role in the BJP's electoral successes.
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Congress-DMK rift widens as leaders trade chargesCongress lawmaker Manickam Tagore alleged that the BJP acted as a mediator between the AIADMK and DMK to stop TVK chief C Joseph Vijay from becoming the chief minister following TVK’s sweeping victory in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections.Published on: May 25, 2026 5:36 AM ISTBy HT Correspondent, CHENNAIShare viaCopy link The political rift between the Congress and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) flared up further on Sunday as Congress lawmaker Manickam Tagore alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) acted as a mediator between the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and DMK to stop Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay from becoming the chief minister following TVK’s sweeping victory in the Tamil Nadu…
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