K.C. Venugopal, the Congress party's general secretary in charge of Tamil Nadu, stated on May 5, 2026, that the party has not held any discussions regarding an alliance with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in the state. He made the remarks in response to media queries about potential political cooperation ahead of future elections.
Venugopal clarified that the Congress party's focus remains on strengthening its own organization and working with existing allies in the state. He did not rule out future possibilities but emphasized that no formal talks have taken place with TVK, which is led by actor-turned-politician Vijay.
TVK, founded in 2024, has been positioning itself as a new political force in Tamil Nadu. However, Venugopal's comments suggest that the Congress party is not currently considering any electoral pact with the fledgling party.
