New Delhi, June 4 -- The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) will skip the INDIA bloc meeting scheduled to be held on June 8 in New Delhi, the party said on Thursday.

The party said it would not take part in the meeting, which is expected to be attended by around 15 opposition parties, including the main opposition Congress.

"The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam will not participate in the 'India' alliance meeting in Delhi on June 8th, where the Congress is taking part! At the same time - on issues raised by other parties included in this meeting that harm the nation's welfare, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam will always raise its voice," the party posted on X.

DMK said its workers are deeply hurt by the "betrayal of Congress".

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