Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:52pm on 10 May 2026,Sunday Politics
Fresh speculation over C. Joseph Vijay joining the INDIA bloc emerged after his warm public interaction with Rahul Gandhi during the Tamil Nadu swearing-in ceremony. Vijay repeatedly stressed “secular” and “social justice” themes in his first speech as Chief Minister, echoing Congress messaging. Reports said Congress backed TVK after breaking ties with the DMK, deepening cracks within the INDIA alliance. While no formal alliance announcement has been made, Congress leaders have openly praised Vijay’s rise and described TVK as ideologically aligned with secular politics. The developments have triggered debate over a possible national opposition realignment ahead of future elections. (PC: PTI)
