Countdown Begins? Stalin Says TVK Government Could Fall Within Months

DMK president M K Stalin on Sunday cast doubt over the longevity of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government in Tamil Nadu, claiming the ruling coalition lacks a stable majority and could face a political crisis within the next few months.

Addressing a party event in Chennai, Stalin alleged that the government headed by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay was functioning without an independent mandate, having secured 108 seats , short of the 118-seat majority required in the Assembly. He argued that the administration has remained in power only because of the support extended by parties that were previously part of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance .

Calling the arrangement politically fragile, Stalin likened the government to a "vehicle" that could lose balance at any moment. He said the coalition's future remained uncertain and suggested that Tamil Nadu could witness Assembly elections sooner than expected , adding that such a scenario could unfold within three to six months .

The DMK chief urged party workers to remain prepared for any political developments rather than waiting for the completion of the government's five-year term. He called on cadres to immediately intensify grassroots work, saying the party should be in full election mode in anticipation of any eventuality.

The TVK formed the government after receiving support from the Congress, Left parties, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) , all of which had contested the Assembly elections as part of the DMK-led alliance before switching their support to Vijay's party.

The political equations shifted further on Saturday when Vaiko-led MDMK announced its exit from the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance and extended support to the ruling TVK, adding a fresh dimension to Tamil Nadu's evolving political landscape.

Stalin's remarks come amid intensifying political realignments in the state, with opposition parties closely watching the stability of the ruling coalition.