Tamil Nadu Congress Committee State General Secretary and Advocate M Saravanan submitted a petition to Chief Minister MK Stalin, urging him to include more alliance party members in the state cabinet. This appeal comes a day after actor and Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay announced his party’s readiness to form a coalition government if it wins the 2026 assembly elections.
In his petition to CM Stalin, Saravanan emphasized the importance of coalition representation within the government, pointing to DMK’s historic reliance on coalition support for electoral success.
“Since the beginning of your party, you have come to power with the support of the coalition parties. It would be better if the coalition government flourishes under shared leadership in Tamil Nadu. This is what the people of Tamil Nadu are expecting,” Saravanan stated, framing the appeal as a collective expectation of the public.
The appeal has added momentum to ongoing coalition debates within the DMK alliance, especially after recent statements from key alliance leaders. Aadhav Arjuna, General Secretary of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), previously questioned the absence of VCK representation in the Deputy CM’s office following Udhayanidhi Stalin’s appointment. He specifically raised whether the VCK leader, Thirumavalavan, with decades in politics, should have been considered.
The issue resurfaced when an old video of Thirumavalavan demanding a “share in governance and power” was briefly reposted on his party’s social media, sparking intense discussions. To address the situation, CM Stalin held a personal meeting with Thirumavalavan upon returning from the U.S., where the VCK leader affirmed the alliance’s unity and dismissed concerns of discord as unnecessary speculation.
With Vijay’s statements promising power-sharing within the coalition, if TVK comes to power, the topic has taken on new urgency. This latest petition from Congress reflects a shared sentiment within DMK’s alliance, further intensifying discussions around a more inclusive coalition government structure.
(With inputs from Zee News)
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