The Indian Union Muslim League has withdrawn from the DMK-led alliance in Tamil Nadu following the 2026 Assembly elections. The party announced the decision at its general council meeting and said future political alliances would be decided ahead of upcoming electoral contests
Arvind Kejriwal praised M K Stalin and said they share a common vision for education, healthcare, and women’s empowerment, appreciating Tamil Nadu’s governance while campaigning for the DMK-led alliance in Chennai ahead of the April 23 elections
Rahul Gandhi accused AIADMK of aligning with the BJP due to corruption, calling it a gateway for expansion in Tamil Nadu, while defending federalism and backing the DMK-Congress alliance ahead of the April 23 polls
Chief Minister M K Stalin said the DMK-led alliance will win over 200 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He criticised the AIADMK for lacking ideology and alleged it functions under BJP influence while highlighting welfare schemes and governance
Seat-sharing talks in the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led alliance hit a deadlock as Communist Party of India-Marxist insisted on six seats for the 2026 polls. M K Stalin urged reconsideration amid pressure from new allies
