Kumaraswamy: TN political crisis may end in days, DMK-AIADMK alliance unlikely
Synopsis
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has predicted that Tamil Nadu's political standoff will end within days — but dismissed any prospect of DMK and AIADMK burying decades of rivalry to jointly form a government. He also raised a sharp fiscal question: how will TVK fund freebies worth ₹6 lakh crore against a state budget of just ₹3.5 lakh crore?
Key Takeaways
Kumaraswamy predicted Tamil Nadu's political crisis will resolve within two to three days , speaking on 8 May 2025 .
He ruled out a DMK-AIADMK coalition, calling such an alliance between decades-long rivals highly unlikely.
TVK leader Vijay has been asked by the Tamil Nadu Governor to submit letters of support from MLAs backing his claim.
Kumaraswamy said the Governor is consulting legal experts and acting in accordance with the prevailing political situation.
He raised fiscal concerns over TVK 's promises, noting they could cost at least ₹6 lakh crore against the state's budget of ₹3.5 lakh crore .
Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday, 8 May said the political crisis gripping Tamil Nadu is likely to be resolved within the next two to three days, while firmly ruling out any possibility of arch-rivals DMK and AIADMK joining hands to form a government in the state.
Kumaraswamy's Assessment of the Crisis
Speaking to reporters after offering prayers at the Ranganatha Swamy Hill Temple in Mavinakere, Hassan district, Karnataka, Kumaraswamy said he does not believe the two parties — which have fought as political adversaries for decades — would come together to sideline Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which has emerged as the single largest party in the state assembly.
Point of View
Framed as concern rather than criticism, is a familiar BJP-aligned playbook: seed doubt about a regional rival's governance credibility before they even take office. The DMK-AIADMK alliance question, while publicly dismissed, underscores just how fluid Tamil Nadu's post-election arithmetic remains. If TVK cannot consolidate support quickly, the Governor's extended consultations could become a pressure point in their own right.
NationPress
9 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Kumaraswamy say about the Tamil Nadu political crisis?
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy said on 8 May 2025 that the political crisis in Tamil Nadu is likely to be resolved within two to three days. He made the remarks after offering prayers at a temple in Hassan, Karnataka.
Is a DMK-AIADMK alliance to form the Tamil Nadu government possible?
Kumaraswamy said he does not believe DMK and AIADMK, who have been political rivals for decades, would join hands to form a government. He stated, 'I do not see any such possibility at the moment.'
What has the Tamil Nadu Governor asked TVK leader Vijay to do?
According to Kumaraswamy, the Tamil Nadu Governor has asked TVK leader Vijay to come forward with letters of support from MLAs backing his claim to form the government. The Governor is also consulting legal experts on the matter.
Why is Kumaraswamy concerned about TVK's election promises?
Kumaraswamy raised fiscal concerns, pointing out that TVK's promised freebies would require at least ₹6 lakh crore, while Tamil Nadu's total budget size is only ₹3.5 lakh crore. He questioned where the funds for such promises would come from.
Is the Central government interfering in Tamil Nadu's government formation?
Kumaraswamy explicitly denied any Central government interference, saying, 'There is no question of interference by the Central government in this matter.' He added that the Governor is acting according to the political circumstances in the state.
