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News1811-01-2026, 18:42

CM Stalin Firm: DMK Rejects Congress' Coalition Govt Demands in Tamil Nadu

  • DMK rules out coalition government in Tamil Nadu, asserting no such understanding exists within the alliance.
  • Senior DMK leader I Periyasamy states Chief Minister MK Stalin is firm against sharing power with allies.
  • Tamil Nadu Congress has revived demands for a share in power if the DMK-led alliance wins the upcoming Assembly election.
  • Congress MP Manickam Tagore and CLP leader S Rajeshkumar have publicly supported the demand for a coalition government.
  • Historically, DMK and AIADMK have formed governments independently since 1967, even with allies' support.

Why It Matters: DMK firmly rejects Congress' demands for a coalition government in Tamil Nadu, citing no prior agreement.

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