A sharp political confrontation has erupted between the DMK and Congress, with Udhayanidhi Stalin publicly accusing the Congress of betraying its longtime ally by backing Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) after the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The remarks signal a deepening rift between the two parties and have added fresh strain to opposition unity efforts, with the fallout now extending to the INDIA bloc as well.
Addressing a thanksgiving gathering in the Chepauk-Triplicane constituency, Udhayanidhi Stalin launched a direct attack on the Congress, claiming the party had abandoned the DMK despite years of political association. “DMK will never forget the betrayal of Congress. Even the winning MLAs of Congress have not met our leader. Congress has betrayed us by supporting them (TVK),” he said.
The statement marks one of the strongest public criticisms from the DMK leadership since Congress extended support to TVK following the Assembly polls.
Allegations of broken trust
Udhayanidhi Stalin also alleged that Congress failed to maintain communication with the DMK leadership on key political developments.
According to him, other alliance partners had continued to keep the party informed and coordinated with the leadership, while Congress chose a different course.
He claimed the conduct of Congress had caused resentment within the party and among DMK workers.
INDI bloc meeting to be skipped
The growing tensions have now begun affecting opposition coordination at the national level.
The DMK has decided not to attend the INDI bloc meeting scheduled for June 8 in New Delhi. The party attributed the decision to the sentiments of its cadre, who remain upset over Congress’ political stand after the Assembly elections.
While staying away from the meeting, the DMK maintained that it would continue to support and raise issues linked to national interest alongside other opposition parties.
Alliance strain widens
The latest remarks come amid an increasingly bitter phase in relations between the DMK and Congress.
With Udhayanidhi Stalin openly accusing Congress of betrayal and the DMK choosing to stay away from a key opposition meeting, the episode has exposed visible cracks within the opposition camp and highlighted the growing distance between two parties that had shared a long political partnership.