New Delhi, May 8 -- Four allies of MK Stalin's Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) extended support to 'Thalapathy' Vijay, ending the days-long impasse over government formation in Tamil Nadu. But, only one ally - the Congress - drew the ire of Stalin and other INDIA bloc partners for backing Vijay.

Soon after the Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026 showed a massive win for Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the Congress was quick to sever 55-year-old ties with the DMK and join hands with Vijay to help him form the state government. Despite the Congress's backing, Vijay fell five short of the magic number 118.

Among several others who criticised the Congress over the move were MK Stalin, Congress leader Mani Shanker Aiyer and Samajwadi Pa...