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MDMK Quits DMK Alliance After Nine Years
✍️ TOI India
🗓 27 Jun 2026, 10:51 AM
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The Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) has ended its nine-year alliance with the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance. The party cited ideological divergences and a dilution of its distinct identity as key reasons for the withdrawal.
The Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) has officially exited the Secular Progressive Alliance, a coalition led by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). This decision marks the end of a nine-year-long political partnership between the two parties.
Sources within MDMK indicated that the party's leadership felt its distinct political identity was diminishing within the larger alliance. Concerns were also raised regarding the treatment of MDMK members, including the necessity of contesting elections under the DMK's electoral symbol.
The departure comes at a time of considerable political realignment in Tamil Nadu, following the recent state Assembly elections. The MDMK has stated that it will deliberate on its future political alliances and affiliations at a later stage.
Sources within MDMK indicated that the party's leadership felt its distinct political identity was diminishing within the larger alliance. Concerns were also raised regarding the treatment of MDMK members, including the necessity of contesting elections under the DMK's electoral symbol.
The departure comes at a time of considerable political realignment in Tamil Nadu, following the recent state Assembly elections. The MDMK has stated that it will deliberate on its future political alliances and affiliations at a later stage.