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The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has announced it will skip the INDIA bloc meeting scheduled for June 8 in New Delhi, citing a sense of betrayal by the Congress party after the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The Congress ended its long-standing alliance with the DMK and supported actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form the state government. Despite this, the DMK stated it will continue to support national issues raised by other opposition parties. The DMK has also secured approval for separate seating in the Lok Sabha, reflecting the widening rift with Congress. The INDIA bloc meeting aims to strengthen opposition unity against the BJP-led government, with around 15 parties expected to attend, including the Congress and Trinamool Congress leaders.
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans left-leaning overall (Left 64%, Centre 30%, Right 6%). Overall sentiment is neutral (42/100). Lens Score 38/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
The article group presents perspectives primarily from the DMK and Congress, highlighting the political fallout between the two parties following the Tamil Nadu elections. Coverage includes statements from DMK leaders expressing feelings of betrayal and Congress's rationale for supporting TVK. Other opposition parties' roles and the INDIA bloc's efforts for unity are also noted, reflecting a range of viewpoints within the opposition spectrum without favoring any side.
The overall tone across the articles is neutral to slightly negative, focusing on the political tensions and alliance breakdown between the DMK and Congress. While the DMK's disappointment and accusations of betrayal are emphasized, the reporting maintains a factual and measured approach, noting ongoing opposition cooperation on national issues and the strategic importance of the upcoming INDIA bloc meeting.
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ndtv | Video INDIA Bloc Cracks Deepen? DMK Skips Meet As TMC Faces Internal Revolt | Left | Neutral |
| news18 | Will Vijay's TVK Join INDIA Bloc If DMK Quits Over Congress 'Betrayal'? | Left | Neutral |
| oneindia | DMK to Skip INDIA Bloc Meeting on June 8, Cites Congress 'Betrayal' in Tamil Nadu | Left | Neutral |
wion broke this story on 4 Jun, 02:03 pm. Other outlets followed.
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| english | Rift In Alliance? DMK To Skip INDIA Bloc Meeting In Delhi On June 8 | Left | Neutral |
| news18 | DMK to boycott India bloc meet on June 8 in New Delhi | Left | Neutral |
| ndtv | Parliament Seat Change, Skipping INDIA Meet Latest In DMK-Congress Divorce | Left | Neutral |
| ndtv | DMK's Big 'No' To INDIA Bloc Meet. Courtesy: Congress' Vijay Gambit | Center | Neutral |
| news18 | DMK To Get Separate Seating Block In Lok Sabha Amid Growing Rift With Congress | Left | Neutral |
| mint | Rift in INDIA bloc: DMK to skip Opposition's Delhi meeting on June 8. Here's why Mint | Left | Neutral |
| economictimes | DMK likely to skip INDIA bloc meeting on June 8 in Delhi | Left | Neutral |
| indiatvnews | From allies to rivals: DMK secures separate seating in Lok Sabha away from Congress after Tamil Nadu fallout - India TV News | Left | Neutral |
| scrollin | DMK to skip INDIA bloc meeting on June 8, cites 'betrayal' by Congress in Tamil Nadu | Left | Neutral |
| freepressjournal | DMK Distances Itself From India Bloc, Opts Out Of June 8 Opposition Meeting In Delhi | Left | Neutral |
| thehindu | DMK to boycott June 8 INDIA bloc meeting over Congress 'betrayal' | Left | Neutral |
| wion | DMK to skip INDIA alliance meet in Delhi; cites 'Congress' betrayal' | Left | Neutral |
