Ahead of polls, Stalin rules out coalition govt with Congress

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin Wednesday ruled out the possibility of a coalition govt in the state, a suggestion being voiced by Congress netas ahead of the upcoming assembly polls.

“Sharing power will not suit Tamil Nadu,” the CM said at a session organised by a media house in Chennai. “Both Congress and DMK are aware that power-sharing will not work in TN. But some are trying to create a divide between the two parties,” Stalin said.

The CM, however, said DMK’s alliance would continue with Congress. “Some are trying to break the alliance, but it will not happen. We will face the elections together.”

Stalin also praised Rahul Gandhi, saying their bond transcended politics. “Rahul sees me like his brother. We share a lot apart from politics,” he added.

Responding to his remarks, TNCC chief K Selvaperunthagai said CM has expressed his opinion on the issue, but a decision would be taken jointly by Rahul Gandhi and Stalin. Congress MP Manickam Tagore said on X that “people of Tamil Nadu will decide whether state wants a coalition govt or not.”


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