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Congress — The Look Back

INC fell from 18 seats to 5 in 2026, then made the boldest post-result pivot — leaving the DMK-led SPA to back TVK's government. With just 5 seats, Congress became the kingmaker and secured ministerial berths. Was this principled positioning or a desperate bid for relevance? And what does it mean for Congress in Tamil Nadu long-term?

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