Velmurugan's TVK Leaves DMK Alliance, Rules Out Joining NDA Ahead of Tamil Nadu 2026

T Velmurugan's Tamilaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) has exited the DMK alliance citing disputes over seat-sharing and disagreement with DMK leadership. Velmurugan accuses DMK's M.K. Stalin of succumbing to RSS-influenced bureaucratic pressure regarding caste census issues. TVK has rejected joining the NDA and is now exploring independent contest options in the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu polls.