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G.K. Vasan, president of the Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar), is calling for a united opposition alliance in Tamil Nadu to unseat the ruling DMK in the 2026 Assembly elections. Speaking at a party meeting, he urged his party to work towards a victory for the AIADMK-led alliance. The party’s general council passed resolutions thanking the central government for GST rationalization, criticizing the DMK government’s performance, and addressing various state-level issues including fishermen’s welfare, women’s safety, and infrastructure development.

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Tamil Maanila Congress Calls for United Opposition to Oust DMK in 2026 Elections

CHENNAI, October 25, 2025 – G.K. Vasan, president of the Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar) [TMC(M)], has issued a strong call for unity among opposition parties in Tamil Nadu, urging them to form a powerful alliance capable of defeating the ruling DMK in the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections.

Addressing the party’s general council meeting held in Pallavaram today, Mr. Vasan emphasized the need for a consolidated front to challenge the DMK’s dominance. He specifically encouraged TMC(M) functionaries to dedicate themselves to securing a victory for the AIADMK-led alliance and to ensure the party’s representation in the State Assembly.

The TMC(M) general council passed a total of 18 resolutions, covering a wide range of issues at both the national and state levels. These included expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Council of Ministers for the GST rate rationalization and promoting “Swadeshi” (Indian-made) products, as well as praising Operation Sindoor.

The resolutions also included pointed criticism of the DMK government, accusing it of failing to deliver on key promises made during the 2021 Assembly election campaign. Specific concerns were raised regarding issues such as the welfare of fishermen in the Palk Bay, the increasing number of crimes against women in Tamil Nadu, and the rising electricity tariffs and property taxes. The council also urged the state government to construct a dam at Rasimanal and check dams across the Cauvery river and to create opportunities for the upliftment of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and minorities.

The TMC(M)’s call for a unified opposition comes as the political landscape in Tamil Nadu begins to shift in preparation for the 2026 elections. It remains to be seen whether other opposition parties will heed Mr. Vasan’s call and forge a united front against the ruling DMK.

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