Tamil Nadu 2026: Congress MP Manickam Tagore Demands Cabinet Berths, Says Party 'Not An NGO'

In a significant political development ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Congress MP Manickam Tagore has openly demanded a power-sharing arrangement with the ruling DMK. Speaking to India Today, Tagore asserted that the Congress is 'not an NGO' and emphasized that the party has been out of power in the state for 58 years. He argued that while the alliance is necessary to defeat the BJP, the Congress cadre expects a share in governance, including Cabinet berths. The demand comes amidst a 'war of words' within the INDIA bloc, with DMK leaders dismissing the call. Meanwhile, BJP Leader Tamilisai Soundararajan highlighted the party's 'Namma Oru Modi Pongal' outreach, attended by Home Minister Amit Shah, as a sign of the BJP's growing connection with Tamil culture.