Rahul Gandhi's 'Plan Vijay': Congress-DMK Rift Deepens Over Actor's Support

• Rahul Gandhi's social media post supporting actor Vijay, pinned on his profile, has sparked internal Congress discussions and angered ally DMK.
• The post came amidst the stalling of Vijay's film 'Jana Nayakan' and DMK's silence on the issue, with Rahul Gandhi expressing support during his Tamil Nadu visit.
• A Congress social media post depicting Rahul Gandhi as 'Thalaiva' further fueled speculation about Congress exploring alternatives to DMK in Tamil Nadu.
• Rahul Gandhi's condolence call to Vijay after a stampede at his rally, despite DMK's criticism of Vijay, widened the rift between the two parties.
• Congress is reportedly 'water testing' a potential alliance with Vijay's TVK, with internal discussions about re-evaluating the long-standing alliance with DMK due to past grievances and seat-sharing pressures.

Why It Matters: Rahul Gandhi's overt support for actor Vijay signals a potential shift in Congress's Tamil Nadu strategy, straining DMK ties.