Congress Leadership Addresses Alliance Speculation, Emphasizes Discipline in Tamil Nadu Talks

The Congress high command held a four-hour meeting with Tamil Nadu leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, to address speculation about its alliance with the DMK ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. The leadership emphasized maintaining discipline, with Kharge and Rahul given sole authority over alliance talks. While reaffirming the political importance of the DMK partnership, the meeting also addressed internal dissent, notably reprimanding Praveen Chakravarty for public criticism. The official statement avoided explicit mention of the alliance amid ongoing discussions about power sharing and seat arrangements.