Stalin slams Cong for severing ties; lauds Left, VCK
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin on Saturday criticised its long-term ally Congress for “severing its relationship” along with his celebration in a “single day”, and thanked the Left events and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) for remaining a part of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), regardless of their determination to help the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in forming the following state authorities.
“After the election outcomes had been introduced, you could have been seeing the occasions which might be unfolding. The Meeting election outcomes had been come out in such a means that no single celebration obtained the bulk to type a authorities,” Stalin stated in an announcement posted on X, quickly after the after the TVK obtained the help of the VCK’s two MLAs, paving the best way for the formation of its coalition authorities within the state.
The TVK, which secured 108 seats in a spectacular meeting debut, now has the backing of the Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK, and IUML. Whereas the preliminary whole tally reached 121, TVK chief Vijay—who gained two seats—will resign from one, bringing the celebration’s efficient power to 107. Consequently, the TVK-led coalition will maintain 120 seats within the 234-member Home, comfortably passing the bulk mark of 118.
In the meantime, the DMK gained 59 seats.
Sustaining that the DMK-led SPA didn’t safe sufficient seats to type a authorities within the state, he stated, “We now have secured a big variety of votes.”
Referring to an earlier media interview, he stated: “I had already talked about in an interview given to the media that we’ll not be a hindrance to the formation of latest authorities and the DMK would operate as a constructive opposition celebration.”
He asserted that, throughout a gathering of celebration legislators, he prioritised the celebration’s welfare and vowed to determine on a plan of action solely after consulting the manager headquarters. “In a state of affairs, the place nobody obtained the bulk to type a authorities, many individuals recommended various concepts. So far as I’m involved, no matter determination the allied events took, I meant to respect their determination, work in integration and guarantee a secure authorities is shaped. My thought was that we must always not pave the best way for an additional election,” he stated.
Criticising long-term ally Congress, Stalin stated, “The legislators of Congress who contested and gained on behalf of the alliance didn’t come to Anna Arivalayam (the DMK’s headquarters) to precise their gratitude. In a single day, the Congress celebration left, severing its relationship with the DMK.”
HT reached out to Congress leaders for a response however couldn’t get a right away response.
He additional highlighted the stance of the CPI, CPI(M), and VCK, noting that whereas they’re supporting the TVK to keep away from a “important disaster” and would proceed to be underneath the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance on a “coverage stage foundation”. He added that “this expression of the spirit of comradeship exhibits the religion they’ve within the DMK, which is robust in its rules”.
CPI, CPI (M), IUML and VCK contested the 2026 polls as a part of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA).
He additionally prolonged his gratitude to IUML nationwide president Khader Mohideen, MDMK Chief Vaiko, DMDK Common Secretary Premallatha Vijayakanth, and MMK Chief Jawahirullah.
Reflecting on his tenure, Stalin claimed the DMK has developed Tamil Nadu throughout all sectors and made the state affluent. “We now have paved the best way for each particular person to profit by means of quite a few schemes.”
“It’s my private want that the incoming new authorities ought to proceed these schemes, which possess visionary considering and resourceful planning,” he added.
He additional urged the brand new administration to prioritise the continued welfare of ladies, youth, college students, and marginalised communities. “I request the brand new authorities to operate with this in thoughts. I as soon as once more convey my finest needs to the brand new authorities that’s to be shaped” he stated.
