Congress MPs Manickam Tagore and Jothimani spar on social media over horse-trading allegations against TVK
A dispute arose between Congress MPs Manickam Tagore and Jothimani regarding allegations of horse-trading involving the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and AIADMK MLAs. Tagore defended the actions of the TVK, while Jothimani criticized the Congress for potentially supporting such practices. The exchange highlights the tensions within the party and its stance on political maneuvers in Tamil Nadu.
- ▪Congress MPs Manickam Tagore and Jothimani clashed over horse-trading allegations against the TVK.
- ▪Tagore defended the resignation of AIADMK MLAs, stating it was a public political decision.
- ▪Jothimani criticized the Congress for not opposing horse-trading, calling it a betrayal of democratic values.
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A war of words broke out between Congress MPs B. Manickam Tagore and Jothimani over DMK president M.K. Stalin’s criticism that the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) was indulging in horse-trading after three AIADMK MLAs resigned from their posts and joined the ruling party on Monday (May 25, 2026).Responding to Mr. Stalin, Mr. Tagore, representing the Virudhunagar Lok Sabha constituency, asked in a social media post on Monday why the DMK president was “screaming over the resignation of the three AIADMK MLAs.” “They have openly joined the TVK after their resignation. This is a political decision that took place in front of the public,” he said. TVK encouraging AIADMK MLAs’ resignations unacceptable: CPI(M) leader ShanmugamMr.
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