Overview
- Senior minister I Periyasamy said Chief Minister M K Stalin remains firm that there will be no coalition government or sharing of ministerial posts.
- Congress leaders Manickam Tagore, S Rajeshkumar, and state in-charge Girish Chodankar have publicly sought a formal share in power.
- The exchange comes as parties position themselves for assembly elections due in March–April 2026.
- Reporters were reminded that in 2006 the DMK completed a full term with outside support from allies, including Congress, without allocating cabinet berths.
- Periyasamy also backed Stalin’s criticism of the Central Board of Film Certification, alleging the board functions in a partial manner.