Tensions are rising within the DMK-Congress alliance in Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2026 assembly polls as Congress seeks more seats and power. The dispute intensified after Congress leader Praveen Chakravarthy's remarks on Tamil Nadu's debt, drawing criticism from DMK and his own party. DMK leaders rebutted the debt claims, while Congress distanced itself from the comments. The situation impacts seat sharing, coalition unity, and the fight against the BJP.