Modi on Congress DMK
Cloud TV Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp political attack on the Congress party over the dramatic political developments in Tamil Nadu, accusing it of betraying its long-time ally DMK for political convenience. Referring to Congress backing Vijay and his party TVK during the recent government formation process, Modi claimed the Congress party had “survived” in South India before 2014 largely because of DMK’s support, only to later “backstab” the regional party.
The remarks have intensified the political battle surrounding the collapse of the Congress-DMK alliance in Tamil Nadu.
Speaking about the recent political developments in Tamil Nadu, Narendra Modi said Congress had historically depended on regional parties like DMK to remain politically relevant in South India. “Before 2014, Congress survived in South India because of DMK’s support. Today, they have abandoned the same ally for their own convenience,” Modi said.
The Prime Minister also described Congress as a “parasitic party” that relies on regional forces to sustain itself politically and later turns against them when circumstances change. Political observers believe Modi’s comments were aimed not only at Congress but also at exposing divisions within the INDIA opposition bloc.
The controversy began after Congress decided to support Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) during the Tamil Nadu government formation process following the 2026 Assembly election. TVK had emerged as the single largest party but fell short of the majority mark. Congress, Left parties, VCK and several smaller parties eventually extended support to Vijay, enabling him to form the government.
The move effectively ended Congress’s long-standing alliance with the DMK in the state. DMK leaders publicly accused Congress of betrayal, with several leaders using the term “backstabbers” to describe the party.
DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai reportedly claimed that Congress would not have won even a single seat in recent elections without DMK’s support.
Vijay’s rise has dramatically reshaped Tamil Nadu politics.
Founded only two years ago, TVK stunned political observers by winning 108 seats in its very first Assembly election. Support from Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK and IUML later helped the party cross the majority mark and form the government. Analysts say the development has broken the traditional two-party dominance of DMK and AIADMK that defined Tamil Nadu politics for decades.
In that context, Modi’s comments are being seen as an attempt to project the Congress party as an unreliable political ally on the national stage. Political experts believe the Tamil Nadu developments have exposed serious tensions within the INDIA opposition alliance.
While opposition parties continue to present a united front nationally against the BJP, state-level political compulsions are increasingly creating conflicts among alliance partners.
The breakdown of the Congress-DMK relationship in Tamil Nadu is now being viewed as one of the biggest internal challenges for the opposition bloc ahead of future national political battles.
Political analysts say Modi’s remarks serve a dual political purpose. On one hand, they target Congress as an “untrustworthy ally.” On the other, they attempt to send a message to regional parties that Congress prioritises its own survival over long-term partnerships.
With Tamil Nadu witnessing a major political realignment, the fallout from the Congress-DMK split could have wider implications for national opposition politics as well.
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