Tamil

• The DMK has issued a strongly-worded statement distancing itself from the Congress party following the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. • This decision was made to honor the sentiments of DMK cadres who feel "betrayed" by the Congress party's actions. • The move signals a significant rift in the political alliance, potentially altering the power dynamics and electoral strategies within the state.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Congress of betraying DMK, stating their pre-2014 government 'survived largely because of the DMK' during a speech on Tamil Nadu's political situation. • Modi highlighted that Congress shared a 'close relationship' with DMK for 25-30 years, relying on the alliance to escape crises, but stabbed them 'in the back' for power when winds shifted. • The remarks underscore ongoing BJP-Congress rivalry ahead of elections, with Modi criticizing Congress's 'lust for power' and need for new allies to stay relevant.

• DMK allies including IUML, VCK, and Left parties met Chief Minister MK Stalin amid TVK chief Vijay's ongoing bid to form the Tamil Nadu government following recent elections. • Sources indicate IUML is open to supporting TVK externally but only with Stalin's approval, reflecting delicate coalition dynamics. • The meetings highlight persistent uncertainty two days post-polls, as DMK maneuvers to counter TVK's majority claim.

• Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by Vijay, secured 107 seats and gained 5 from Congress, totaling 112, but remains 6 short of the 118 needed for majority. • Governor Rajendra Arlekar is not convinced of TVK's numbers, delaying Vijay's swearing-in as Chief Minister despite his request for time to prove majority. • VCK remains undecided on support, while Left parties and IUML have declined, heightening political uncertainty in the state.

• Congress MP Karti Chidambaram announced conditional support to TVK for government formation, emphasizing respect for the public's mandate for change. • Support is offered provided the administration remains secular and excludes communal elements or BJP-aligned parties like AIADMK. • Chidambaram defended the shift from DMK ally, noting no pre-poll alliance had majority and aiming to block BJP influence via proxies.

• Archrival parties DMK and AIADMK are negotiating a post-poll alliance following Tamil Nadu's hung assembly election results to block TVK from forming the government. • Sources confirm talks initiated recently despite historical rivalry, with some party members expressing initial reservations about the coalition. • The move aims to consolidate their seats amid uncertainty, as TVK with Congress support at 112 remains six short of the 118 majority mark.

• DMK leaders Kanimozhi NVN Somu and TKS Elangovan sharply criticized Congress for extending support to TVK, warning it will be 'wiped out everywhere'. • The reaction follows Congress breaking pre-poll ties with DMK, providing 5 MLAs to help TVK reach 112 seats short of majority. • DMK views the move as betrayal amid hung assembly, fueling accusations as rivals like AIADMK explore counter-alliances.