The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party warned that every one of its MLAs will resign if the DMK or AIADMK attempt to form the government [1, 2].
This threat comes as the three parties battle for control of Tamil Nadu following the 2026 election results. The situation risks a complete legislative deadlock if the TVK follows through on its promise to vacate its seats, potentially triggering fresh elections or a constitutional crisis.
TVK, led by actor Vijay, said that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), led by M.K. Stalin, and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), led by E. Palaniswami, are colluding to exclude the TVK [1, 2]. The party said that this cooperation is an attempt to sideline TVK despite the party securing the highest share of the popular vote [1, 2].
Reports indicate that the DMK and AIADMK may be considering a coalition pact [2]. Such an alliance would be historic, as the two Dravidian parties have not formed a coalition in over 50 years [2].
TVK said the two established parties are secretly cooperating to secure power and block the emergence of the new political force [1, 2]. The party has positioned itself as the true representative of the people's will due to its lead in popular vote share [1, 2].
Representatives from the DMK and AIADMK have not yet officially confirmed the nature of their negotiations. However, the TVK said that any government formed by the two rivals would be viewed as an illegitimate attempt to bypass the voters' preference [1, 2].
“TVK warned that every MLA of its party will resign if either the DMK or AIADMK attempt to form the Tamil Nadu government.”
The standoff highlights a growing tension between traditional party machinery and new, popular-vote-driven movements in Tamil Nadu. If the DMK and AIADMK, historical rivals, unite to block the TVK, it suggests that political survival now outweighs long-standing ideological divides. A mass resignation by TVK MLAs would leave the state without a stable majority, potentially forcing the governor's intervention or a return to the polls.
