Congress and DMK can still work together in Parliament, says Karti P. Chidambaram

DMK rules out alliance with Congress; challenges rivals to local body polls by January

DMK's Bharathi ruled out any Congress alliance and challenged rivals to secure even one mayor seat by January, dismissing TVK as a 'jackpot ticket.' The ultimatum reflects Tamil Nadu's political realignment as actor Vijay's TVK emerges as a rival force.