Vijay’s Political Balancing Act: Congress Alliance, BJP Challenge & Tamil Nadu’s New Equation

News18 - Oct 12, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is navigating a changing political landscape as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), strengthens its alliance with Congress and enters the INDIA bloc in Tamil Nadu. But what does this realignment mean for the BJP, the DMK and the future of state politics?TVK’s alliance with Congress marks a significant shift in Tamil Nadu’s political equations. While the partnership strengthens the Opposition’s position against the BJP, questions remain over Vijay’s independent political identity, his relationship with national Opposition leaders and the future of alliances in the state.Can Vijay balance regional priorities with national political alignments? Will the Congress-TVK partnership remain strong, and how could the changing equations affect the BJP and DMK? -tacksn18oc_politicsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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