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The Congress National High Command will form a committee to negotiate with the DMK regarding the 2026 Assembly election in Tamil Nadu. This move is intended to quell rumors of Congress potentially aligning with actor Vijay’s newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party. TNCC president K. Selvaperunthagai affirmed the strength of the INDIA bloc alliance and dismissed speculation of a rift. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin humorously addressed concerns about the TNCC president’s brief absence from a recent event, implying stability within the alliance.

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Congress to Negotiate with DMK for 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election

Chennai, November 21, 2025: In a move aimed at solidifying its position in Tamil Nadu, the Congress National High Command is set to form a committee to engage in talks with the DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) regarding the upcoming 2026 Assembly election. An official announcement is expected imminently.

Sources in Delhi indicate that the decision is intended to quash recent speculation suggesting the Congress party might consider a partnership with the burgeoning Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by popular actor-politician Vijay.

TNCC (Tamil Nadu Congress Committee) president K. Selvaperunthagai addressed the rumors head-on at a meeting in Chennai on Thursday evening, asserting the continued strength of the INDIA bloc, which includes the DMK, Congress, and other parties. “The INDIA bloc remains strong, and no one can drive a wedge into our alliance,” he declared, promising an announcement that would put the speculation to rest.

Deputy Chief Minister and DMK youth wing secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin also playfully addressed concerns, joking about how the media might interpret TNCC president’s brief absence from the event. “Our friends in the media are ready with a headline ‘Udhayanidhi upset; Selvaperunthagai absent’,” he quipped, before emphasizing that the alliance remains intact. He reiterated that the question of the TNCC leaving the alliance did not arise as they had not left.

The formation of the committee signals a renewed commitment from the Congress party to its existing alliance with the DMK as they look ahead to the crucial 2026 Assembly election.

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