Congress MP Jothimani said the TVK alliance will form the government in Tamil Nadu and govern for five years [1].
This development signals a significant shift in the state's political landscape, as the Congress party has moved away from its previous association with the DMK to align with actor Vijay's Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) [2].
Jothimani spoke following days of intense political drama after the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election results. She said, "The people's mandate has finally been respected after days of intense political drama" [2].
The MP characterized the alliance as a strategic necessity to maintain the state's political identity. She said that secular parties in Tamil Nadu have united to stop the BJP's influence in the state [2].
According to Jothimani, opposing forces are currently attempting to obstruct the transition of power. She said the BJP and AIADMK are attempting to delay government formation [2].
The Congress party maintains that this new coalition is the only viable path to ensure stability and respect the will of the voters. Jothimani said the TVK-led alliance is positioned to hold power for a full five-year term [1].
“"The people's mandate has finally been respected after days of intense political drama."”
The shift of the Congress party toward Vijay's TVK represents a realignment of secular forces in Tamil Nadu. By abandoning the DMK in favor of a new actor-led party, Congress is attempting to create a fresh front to counter the growth of the BJP and AIADMK, betting that a new political vehicle can more effectively consolidate anti-BJP sentiment in the region.
