The war of words between DMK and the Congress does not seem abate.
After DMK chief and TN CM Stalin ruled out sharing of power with the Congress in the upcoming election related discussions, Manickam Tagore posted on his X handle that the people would decide whether Tamil Nadu should have a coalition government or a single-party government, adding that the failure to implement the people’s verdict in 2006 was a mistake committed by the Tamil Nadu Congress.
In his words, he wrote, “The people will decide. Whether it will be a coalition government? Or Whether it will be a one-party government. It is our @INCTamilNadu mistake not to implement the people’s verdict in 2006.”
His remarks come at a time when Congress leaders have been increasingly vocal about seeking a share in governance within the DMK-led alliance.
Subsequently, on 12 February 2026, he made another X post stating, “If we ask for a share in governance in an alliance, how can that be called a conspiracy?”
தோழமையில் மக்கள் பணியில் பங்கு கேட்டால் அது எப்படி சதியாகும்?🤔
— Manickam Tagore .B🇮🇳மாணிக்கம் தாகூர்.ப (@manickamtagore) February 12, 2026
His remarks came a day after Stalin and several other DMK members have been rubbishing Congress’ demand for share in power.
The issue of power-sharing has been gaining traction in recent months, with several Congress functionaries reportedly pressing for a greater role in governance within alliance arrangements. With alliance negotiations underway ahead of elections, the demand has triggered political discussion.
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