Chennai, May 8 -- As the stalemate in Tamil Nadu continues, the smaller parties have become the focal point in a state where the power has been transferred from DMK to AIADMK.

The cinematic entrance of actor-turned-politician Vijay with a mandate of 108 seats has changed all equations in the state as the parties look to form new alliances, ditching their reliable partners.

After Congress decided to support TVK with its five seats, other DMK alliance partners are also looking to follow the same path to have their say in the governance.

Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Communist Party of India (CPI) both are separately holding an executive meeting to discuss whether they will withdraw their support to Vijay.

Both parties have two ...