Congress leader Manickam Tagore criticized allies for publicly commenting on the party's internal matters, specifically regarding a data unit chief. Tagore stated that such actions, like urging action against Praveen Chakravarthy, undermine alliance respect and set a dangerous precedent. He emphasized that internal differences should be resolved within alliance forums, not through media statements, to maintain collective strength against the BJP. The BJP, meanwhile, highlighted these exchanges as evidence of a fractured Congress-DMK alliance in Tamil Nadu.