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TVK Leaves DMK Alliance Before Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly Elections
Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) is exiting the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led alliance before the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. T Velmurugan, TVK president, said the decision reflects a desire for political independence.
The announcement signals a change in Tamil Nadu's alliance dynamics as TVK considers forming a new coalition. Velmurugan stated the DMK offered TVK only one seat during negotiations, which the party declined. TVK had presented 10 demands related to farmers, fishermen, and marginalized communities. Velmurugan said that the DMK leadership was not receptive to TVK's independent policy demands. Velmurugan has ruled out joining the NDA.
Key Facts
- Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) is leaving the DMK-led alliance.
- The decision comes before the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
- TVK aims to assert political independence.
- TVK will not join the NDA.
- The DMK offered TVK only one seat during negotiations.
- TVK had raised 10 demands related to farmers and other groups.
- T Velmurugan said the DMK did not take their demands seriously.
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- Asian News International (ANI) — Tamil Nadu: TVK exits DMK alliance ahead of 2026 Assembly Polls, Velmurugan rules out NDA