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Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin Supports CJP Protest, Rules Out Alliance with Congress
✍️ NDTV
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 05:44 AM
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Chief Minister M.K. Stalin publicly backed the CJP's protest and said he would not partner with the Congress, labeling it a 'backstabber'.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced his support for the protest organised by the Congress Janata Party (CJP), stating that the movement aligns with his government's priorities. He made the remarks during a press interaction, emphasizing that the CJP's demands reflect the aspirations of the people of Tamil Nadu.
Stalin also used the occasion to rule out any future collaboration with the Indian National Congress, describing the party as a "backstabber" that has repeatedly broken trust with regional allies. He said his administration will continue to pursue its agenda without relying on a party he considers unreliable.
Political analysts noted that Stalin's blunt stance could reshape coalition dynamics ahead of upcoming state and national elections, as the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) seeks to consolidate its position independently of the Congress.
The CM's statements are expected to influence ongoing negotiations among opposition parties, with the CJP positioning itself as a key player in the anti‑incumbency narrative across southern India.
Stalin also used the occasion to rule out any future collaboration with the Indian National Congress, describing the party as a "backstabber" that has repeatedly broken trust with regional allies. He said his administration will continue to pursue its agenda without relying on a party he considers unreliable.
Political analysts noted that Stalin's blunt stance could reshape coalition dynamics ahead of upcoming state and national elections, as the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) seeks to consolidate its position independently of the Congress.
The CM's statements are expected to influence ongoing negotiations among opposition parties, with the CJP positioning itself as a key player in the anti‑incumbency narrative across southern India.