The possibility of a new national political front that is both anti-BJP and anti-Congress is likely to figure in upcoming high-level discussions within
the DMK, sources told Times Now, amid the party's growing estrangement from the Congress and its refusal to attend the recent INDIA Bloc meeting held in Delhi. According to sources, some senior leaders within the DMK believe that exploring the option of a third national front, that would be both anti-BJP and anti-Congress. However, party insiders said that no formal discussions have taken place on the proposal so far. The issue is expected to come up during upcoming meetings of the party leadership, where the DMK is likely to assess its future role in national politics. The speculation follows a dramatic deterioration in ties between the DMK and the Congress. The two parties, which had been key allies in both Tamil Nadu and national politics for years, parted ways after the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The DMK accused the Congress of political betrayal after it aligned with Vijay's TVK, triggering one of the biggest realignments in the state's political landscape. The fallout soon spilled over to Parliament. The DMK sought and received separate seating arrangements from Congress members in the Lok Sabha. Sources said a section of the DMK leadership believes the changing political environment presents an opportunity to revive discussions around a federal front led by regional parties. Such a formation would seek to position itself as an alternative to both the BJP-led NDA and the Congress-led opposition camp. The concept of a third front has surfaced repeatedly in Indian politics over the decades, with regional parties periodically attempting to create a national coalition independent of the country's two dominant political poles. However, most such efforts have struggled to achieve long-term cohesion due to competing regional interests and leadership ambitions.
