Stalin rules out coalition with Congress ahead of vote India News

Chennai: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Congress Netas on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of forming a coalition government in the state ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.“Power sharing is not suitable for Tamil Nadu,” the chief minister said at a meeting organized by a media organization in Chennai. “Congress and the Democrats know that power sharing will not work in Tennessee. But some are trying to drive a wedge between the two parties,” Stalin said.The CMK, however, said the DMK will continue to be in alliance with the Congress. “There are those who are trying to destroy the alliance, but that’s not going to happen. We will face the election together.”Stalin also praised Rahul Gandhisaid their relationship transcended politics. “Rahul considers me like his brother. Apart from politics, we have a lot in common,” he added.Reacting to his remarks, TNCC Chairman K Selvaperunthagai said that the CM has expressed his views on the issue but the decision will be taken jointly by Rahul Gandhi and Stalin. Congress MP Manickam Tagore said on X, “The people of Tamil Nadu will decide whether the state wants a coalition government.”