The Times of India

Tamil Nadu polls: TVK chief T Velmurugan quits DMK alliance over seat-sharing row, rules out joining NDA

Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) founder T Velmurugan has exited the DMK-led alliance over seat-sharing disputes, stating his party won't join the BJP either due to religious division. Velmurugan expressed frustration with the DMK's ig brother attitude and alleged Chief Minister Stalin is influenced by RSS-aligned officials on caste surveys. TVK will decide its next move, potentially contesting alone.