Prime Minister Narendra Modi was stating in Bengaluru, and he didn’t hold back even a little. He looked straight at the situation in Tamil Nadu and called the Congress a “sponging” party. In Tamil Nadu, the assembly elections this year changed the game in the way no one could expected. Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), came out as the single largest with around 108 seats. Not enough to rule alone, but they got support from Congress and a few smaller parties like the Left, VCK, and IUML. That pushed them past the majority number. So on May 10, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, Vijay and his team took oath. The surrounding was applauding about and a real sense of something new happening after years of the same two parties taking turns.
Rahul Gandhi was right there on the stage. He and Vijay even clicked a selfie that spread like wildfire on social media. No Congress leaders got cabinet posts this time, but just being present showed they’re backing this new government fully. People were posting photos, congratulating, and calling it a historic shift.
But here’s where the real twist is. Congress walked away from its old ally DMK to make this happen. These two parties had been together for nearly 25-30 years. Through good times and bad, especially during the UPA government days, DMK stood by Congress when they needed help. They fought elections side by side, shared power, the whole thing. And now, Congress saw Vijay’s wave rising and jumped ship. They’re even talking about working together for local body elections, Lok Sabha, everything going forward. DMK leaders are hurt and angry – they’re calling it betrayal and backstabbing.
That’s exactly what Modi picked up on in Bengaluru. He said Congress has become this parasitic force in politics. They ride on the shoulders of regional parties, use their strength, and then turn around and stab them when it suits them. “They betrayed DMK after DMK carried them for decades,” was the clear message. He wasn’t just talking about Tamil Nadu. Modi connected it to a bigger pattern – how Congress has done this with many parties over the years, how they fight among themselves (like the leadership tussle in Karnataka), and how people are getting tired of broken promises and power games.
He spoke about how the “saffron sun” is rising because ordinary people want stability and real work, not these shifting alliances. Yet, he also said the central government will cooperate with Tamil Nadu for the benefit of the people. That’s Modi’s style – hit hard on politics but keep the door open for governance.
Vijay, the superstar everyone loves as Thalapathy, looked calm and determined while taking oath. In his speech, he promised a fresh start – focusing on social justice, women’s safety, fighting drugs, free power, better jobs, and truly people-centric governance. He said he’s not from any big political family, just someone the people chose. Actors like Trisha were there, Kamal Haasan and others sent good wishes. For many in Tamil Nadu, after decades of DMK and AIADMK dominating, this feels like a breath of fresh air – a popular face bringing new energy.
Rahul’s presence was warm and friendly. Congress seems to think this is a smart way to stay relevant in the south. Honestly, many in Congress circles felt they were always the junior partner with DMK – getting less space, less respect. When Vijay’s popularity surged, they grabbed the chance. Personal equations between Rahul and Vijay also helped build trust over time.
Parties switch sides before and after elections like it’s normal. But Modi calling it out so openly with that “parasitic” word makes it memorable. He’s painting the opposition as unstable and selfish, while saying BJP stands firm with its ideology and delivery. Whether you love Modi or support Congress, you can’t deny that these constant flips frustrate a lot of common people.
For Vijay, the real challenge starts now. Winning and taking oath is one thing – delivering on promises about jobs, education, health, and cleaning up the system is much harder. He has huge goodwill right now. Fans are excited, seeing him as clean and energetic. Congress is hoping this tie-up helps them rebuild in the state. DMK will regroup, criticise every mistake, and wait for their turn. And the bigger INDIA alliance at the national level is showing more cracks.
As someone watching all this, it feels so human. Politics here is full of emotions – old loyalties, new opportunities, personal ambitions, and big dreams. Yesterday had everything: a film star becoming Chief Minister, grand swearing-in, viral selfies, fiery speeches from Modi, and hurt reactions from DMK. Vijay needs to focus on real issues that touch daily life. Congress wants a stronger foothold. Modi is using the moment to highlight opposition weaknesses.
Sources:
- Reports from Hindustan Times and NDTV on Modi’s speech
- The Hindu and Indian Express coverage of Vijay’s swearing-in and promises
- India Today and Times of India on the Congress-DMK split and reactions
- Live updates and public statements from May 10, 2026.
