Chennai: Congress has proved its unfaithful traits yet again. Congress walked out on Stalin for Vijay, the fact that Rahul Gandhi refused to share the platform with DMK President M K Stalin, whom he once called him as his elder brother, during these elections was a strong hint that their ties were headed towards a breaking point. Amazon Brand - Myx Women's Pure Cotton Embroidered Short Kurti | Tunic | Short Kurta (Available in Plus Sizes) Regular Fit

Insiders say that Rahul Gandhi wanted to distance the Congress from anti-incumbency sentiments against the DMK. Congress leadership sensed a massive youth shift toward Vijay's TVK and saw an opportunity to revive their own party by aligning with the emerging blockbuster force in Tamil Nadu politics.

With 108 seats TVK could not achieve the majority and congress’s offer of 5 seats makes 113, still short of 5 seats to majority of 118 seats. TVK is presently in talks with other former DMK allies like the CPI, CPM, and VCK to bridge the remaining gap.

On May 6, 2026, the Congress formally "walked out" on the DMK and extended conditional support to Vijay.

The Congress party stated its support is contingent on keeping communal forces out of the government. They desire to return to the "Kamaraj era" of governance under a secular framework.

As of May 7, 2026, Vijay is expected to stake his claim to form the government, with the Congress likely to hold cabinet positions in the new coalition. BJP’s Border Sweep: Dhaka on Edge as 'Push-Back' Fears Loom

DMK has called it Congress’s betrayal, marking the end of a partnership that had endured since 2004. Pack off Owaisi, and go away with your 15-minutes brother

However, TVK or Vijay should learn from the history, all those parties in alliance with congress are finished and they never got the people’s mandate.