Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K Selvaperunthagai stated on Monday that any decision regarding the Congress sharing power with the DMK after the 2026 assembly elections will be made exclusively by the top leadership of the INDIA bloc. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, he clarified that individual opinions from party members or allies do not determine the outcome. Selvaperunthagai emphasized that the final call rests with Chief Minister MK Stalin, AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.
Responding to recent remarks by DMK Minister I Periyasamy, who asserted there would be no power-sharing arrangement with the Congress post-2026 polls, Selvaperunthagai acknowledged that everyone is entitled to express personal views. He noted the existence of freedom of expression within the alliance but stressed that such statements do not reflect official positions. The TNCC chief reiterated that the three senior leaders would deliberate and arrive at a decision prioritizing the interests of the alliance and the nation.
Selvaperunthagai maintained that the power-sharing question remains open and will be resolved through high-level consultations rather than public speculation or isolated comments. He expressed confidence that Stalin, Kharge, and Rahul Gandhi would weigh all relevant factors to ensure the alliance remains strong and effective. The statement aims to quell internal and external debates surrounding the future dynamics of the DMK-Congress partnership in Tamil Nadu.
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On a separate issue, Selvaperunthagai condemned the CBI questioning of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay as political vendetta orchestrated by the BJP. He alleged that the central agency had taken over a case already under proper investigation by the Tamil Nadu government and summoned Vijay to Delhi to exert pressure for political concessions. The TNCC president claimed the move was designed to intimidate opposition figures ahead of crucial elections.
The remarks highlight ongoing tensions within Tamil Nadu’s political landscape as parties position themselves for the 2026 assembly polls. While the DMK-Congress alliance has been a key feature of recent electoral successes, discussions on power distribution continue to generate speculation and differing viewpoints among leaders. Selvaperunthagai’s assertion underscores the centralized decision-making authority within the INDIA bloc on this sensitive matter.
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