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M.K. Stalin convenes meeting with allies as DMK second-line leaders press for coalition with AIADMK
On May 7, 2026, M.K. Stalin hurriedly convened a meeting of DMK allies at his Cenotaph Road residence amid speculation about DMK backing an AIADMK government. Attendees included CPI(M), CPI, and VCK leaders along with senior DMK leaders, with discussions centering on coalition possibilities and future governance.
Why It Matters
The gathering signals potential realignment in Tamil Nadu politics, with DMK weighing a coalition with AIADMK and broader implications for governance and opposition dynamics.
Timeline
6 Events
Kalanidhi Veerasamy comments on opposition and alliances
May 7, 2026
DMK MP Kalanidhi Veerasamy posted on social media that the DMK would function as an effective opposition despite Congress betrayal, and alleged that AIADMK was pressuring BJP to stop TVK from forming the government.
Consultations invited; DMK legislators' meeting planned
May 7, 2026
Stalin invited Left leaders and Thol. Thirumavalavan for consultations, with a DMK legislators' meeting scheduled for the evening to take a final call.
Argument for joint governance if Stalin is not in Assembly
May 7, 2026
An argument suggested that, since Stalin would not be in the Assembly, the DMK and AIADMK could evolve a common minimum programme and jointly run the government.
DMK leaders press Stalin to consider coalition with AIADMK
May 7, 2026
Senior DMK leaders, including some outgoing ministers, reportedly pressured Stalin to consider a proposal to back an AIADMK government.
Attendees include CPI(M), CPI, VCK, and DMK senior leaders
May 7, 2026
CPI(M) State secretary P. Shanmugam, CPI State secretary M. Veerapandian, and VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan rushed to the residence to attend the meeting, along with senior DMK leaders.
Stalin convenes ally meeting at Cenotaph Road residence
May 7, 2026
M.K. Stalin hurriedly convened a meeting of the DMK and its allies at his Cenotaph Road residence in Chennai to discuss the political situation amid speculation about a potential AIADMK-led government.