Tamil Nadu Congress | Manickam Tagore Raises Power Share Demand In TN, State Chief Downplays Pitch

A political churn has surfaced within the Tamil Nadu Congress after senior leader Manickam Tagore pitched for a power-sharing arrangement ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, arguing it is key to the party’s relevance. While some leaders echoed the view, the state leadership has sought to downplay the remarks. TN Congress chief K S Alagiri said the comments reflect individual opinions and stressed that decisions rest with the central leadership, reiterating that the alliance with the ruling DMK remains strong and intact. The debate has revived questions over Congress’s future strategy in the state, especially as actor-turned-politician TVK has indicated Congress could be a natural ally. With the DMK opposed to power-sharing and a possible three-cornered contest looming in 2026, the power-share pitch raises fresh questions about Congress’s electoral calculus.