By Chennai, September 29, 2026: The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has announced that it will not attend the INDIA bloc meeting scheduled to take place in New Delhi on September 30. The announcement comes amid reported differences between the DMK and Congress following political developments in Tamil Nadu.
The meeting is expected to discuss issues related to the Election Commission of India (ECI), including the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and other election-related matters.
Why Is the DMK Skipping the Meeting?
DMK spokesperson T.K.S. Elangovan said on Tuesday that the party would not participate in the upcoming meeting. He stated that the DMK no longer considers itself part of the opposition alliance after Congress supported actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) following the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Elangovan also said that the DMK and Congress had differences over their political relationship in the state. He questioned why the DMK should attend a meeting called by Congress under these circumstances.
These remarks reflect the DMK’s stated position. Congress’s response and the future relationship between the parties remain important developments to watch.
INDIA Bloc Meeting on September 30
The INDIA bloc meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, in New Delhi. Opposition parties are expected to discuss a coordinated response to issues concerning the Election Commission.
Topics expected to be discussed include the SIR process, electoral rolls, electronic voting machines (EVMs) and voter-verified paper audit trails (VVPATs).
The meeting is also expected to consider steps related to a proposed motion seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Differences Within the Opposition Alliance
The DMK’s decision comes amid wider discussions about coordination among opposition parties. While some parties are expected to attend the meeting, the DMK has announced that it will stay away.
Elangovan said that parties could share common ideological positions without necessarily attending a meeting organised by Congress. He also referred to differences between parties over the alliance’s direction.
The DMK had also skipped an INDIA bloc meeting held in June. However, it later joined other parties in signing a letter to the Chief Justice of India concerning the SIR process and election-related issues.
What Does This Mean for Tamil Nadu Politics?
The disagreement comes after the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and amid political changes involving the DMK, Congress and TVK.
The relationship between the DMK and Congress may affect future discussions about political coordination in Tamil Nadu. However, the parties’ next steps and any possible changes to their alliance arrangements remain uncertain.
What to Watch Next
The September 30 meeting will provide an opportunity to observe how the participating opposition parties coordinate their positions on election-related issues. The DMK’s absence may also remain a point of discussion as parties consider their future political relationships.
Conclusion
The DMK’s decision not to attend the INDIA bloc meeting highlights continuing differences between the party and Congress. The meeting will focus on election-related concerns, while the future of opposition coordination remains an evolving political issue.
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