T. K. S. Elangovan, a senior leader of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), said on Monday that most parties will quit the INDIA bloc [1].
This public criticism from a high-ranking member of a key alliance partner suggests significant instability within the opposition coalition. If major parties exit the bloc, it could weaken the collective effort to challenge the current government in upcoming electoral cycles.
Speaking in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Elangovan said the Indian National Congress is "non‑reliable" [1]. He alleged that the party is shifting its political allegiance by getting close to the rival TVK party, despite having received electoral support from the members of the INDIA bloc [1].
Elangovan said the party's actions undermine its position within the alliance. "How can Congress claim leadership of the INDIA bloc while engaging with a party outside the alliance?" he said [1].
The senior leader said that the internal friction is being felt at the grassroots level. "Our cadres are unhappy with Congress," Elangovan said [1].
His remarks come as the alliance faces internal pressure regarding leadership and strategic direction. Elangovan's warning that most parties may quit the bloc underscores a growing rift between the DMK and the Congress over the latter's perceived lack of loyalty to the coalition's shared goals [1].
“"Congress is non‑reliable."”
The friction between the DMK and the Indian National Congress highlights a fragility in the INDIA bloc's cohesion. By accusing the Congress of courting the TVK party, Elangovan is signaling that regional powerhouses may no longer trust the Congress to act as a reliable central coordinator for the opposition, potentially leading to a fragmented coalition.
