IUML Ends Six-Decade Alliance with DMK, Backs TVK Government

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has officially ended its nearly six-decade-long alliance with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). The decision was announced on Saturday, June 20, 2026, following a general council meeting of the party. The IUML, which won two Assembly seats as part of the DMK alliance, has now extended support to the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and joined its Ministry.

IUML national president Kader Mohideen explained the party's resolution, stating, 'We hoped that the Dravidian Model government would return to power and that M.K. Stalin would once again become the Chief Minister. We worked for that outcome during the election. But God’s will appears to have been otherwise. The ‘whistle’ symbol resonated across the State, people rallied behind Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, and the party won 108 seats.'

Mr. Mohideen noted that since the TVK fell short of a majority, several parties, including the IUML, extended support to it. 'However, we informed DMK president M.K. Stalin about the desire within the Muslim community to support the TVK. We eventually extended our support without any preconditions. Had we not done so, it could have led to Governor’s rule, which would have indirectly amounted to BJP rule,' he said.

The IUML decided to join the TVK Ministry after receiving approval from the party’s political advisory committee. 'People say that the TVK-led government is providing good governance. We too want that to continue, and therefore we will remain in the alliance,' Mr. Mohideen added.

Regarding the party’s stand on forthcoming byelections in Tamil Nadu, Mr. Mohideen said that since the IUML has become part of the Ministry, it will cooperate with the TVK in Assembly byelections, Lok Sabha elections, and local body polls.