Living off others' labour: DMK youth wing slams Congress for 'parasitic politics'

The DMK youth wing passed a resolution accusing the Indian National Congress of 'backstabbing' and 'living parasitically off the labour of others' after Congress abruptly severed ties following the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The resolution claimed Congress secured victories in past elections and five seats in the latest polls solely due to DMK cadre efforts, yet abandoned the alliance without gratitude. The DMK youth wing alleged Congress ministers joined Vijay’s TVK-led government only because voters preferred the DMK alliance, not due to Congress’s own political base. They criticized Congress for betraying allies for power, comparing its actions to sabotaging the boat it traveled in. Congress, which won five seats, supported TVK to form a government, citing a 'strong public mandate for change.' TVK emerged as the largest party with 108 seats but fell short of a majority. The DMK suffered a major defeat, winning only 59 seats, and outgoing Chief Minister MK Stalin lost his Kolathur constituency. The alliance collapse followed Congress’s decision to break its 22-year partnership with DMK, triggering outrage within the party. DMK leader TKS Elangovan declared the INDIA bloc effectively finished, comparing Congress’s actions to the BJP’s betrayals in other states. The resolution warned Congress’s betrayal would repeat with new allies, accusing the party of prioritizing power over political civility. The DMK demanded accountability, framing the shift as a betrayal of shared electoral efforts.