The All India Congress Committee has formed a five-member committee to begin alliance discussions with the DMK in Tamil Nadu, with a meeting already held with Chief Minister MK Stalin. This move signals intensified political activity ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, as parties finalize electoral strategies. The Congress reiterated its commitment to the existing DMK-led alliance, dismissing speculation of other tie-ups. The DMK-led coalition, which includes several other parties, is recalibrating seat-sharing and campaign coordination.