But the same is unlikely to happen in the 2026 assembly election. The Congress is stronger at a national level, having secured 99 seats. The DMK might also choose to humour the VCK in order to nullify the anger among Dalits, which surfaced in a big way after the murder of Bahujan Samaj Party state president, K Armstrong.

President Thol Thirumavalavan on Monday said there is no fissure or disagreement in the DMK-VCK alliance. He said this after meeting Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin to congratulate him on his successful US visit to bring investments to the state.

Thol Thirumavalavan met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin amid controversy over a viral video sparking speculation of a rift between Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).

The participation of DMK’s organising secretary R S Bharathi and MP TKS Elangovan was confirmed after a meeting between chief minister M K Stalin with VCK leaders