Rahul Gandhi's 'Jana Nayagan' X Post & Vijay Call: A 'Pinprick' for DMK Alliance?

• Rahul Gandhi's X post supporting actor Vijay's movie 'Jana Nayagan' and a phone call to Vijay have caused tension with DMK.
• The post, made while Gandhi was in Tamil Nadu, criticized the I&B Ministry's hold on the movie's release as an attack on Tamil culture.
• DMK questioned Gandhi's call to Vijay, especially after a stampede at a Vijay rally led to a CBI probe, which DMK was critical of.
• Congress's research head suggested a tie-up with Vijay's TVK, but this was rejected by a Tamil Nadu Congress MP.
• Rahul Gandhi appears to be exploring options beyond the DMK alliance, potentially seeking better seat-sharing terms or a new partner in Vijay.

Why It Matters: Rahul Gandhi's overtures to actor Vijay signal potential shifts in Congress-DMK alliance dynamics.