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Vaiko's MDMK exits DMK alliance after nine years to support TVK government

Vaiko's MDMK party exited the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance in Tamil Nadu on June 27, 2026, after nine years of alliance following the DMK's decision to join ruling forces.

The party will now extend support to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government and abstain from upcoming by-elections. This shift marks a significant realignment in Tamil Nadu politics, weakening the opposition coalition and strengthening the ruling party's dominance.

MDMK

The MDMK, led by Vaiko, frames its exit as a principled rejection of the DMK's long-term alliance with 'Hindutva' forces, arguing that the DMK abandoned secular progressive values.

Former SPA Constituents

Former Secular Progressive Alliance members view the DMK's decision to join ruling forces as a pragmatic realignment that prioritizes governance over ideological purity, enabling TVK's consolidation.

  • Vaiko was a founding member of the MDMK in 1989, originally formed to advocate for Tamil linguistic rights.
  • The DMK has governed Tamil Nadu for multiple terms since 1967, often alternating with the AIADMK party.
  • Vaiko previously served as a Member of Parliament in India's Lok Sabha before focusing on state politics.