Stalin extends support to CJP, but describes Congress as ‘backstabber’

Pabitra Banerjee: DMK chief MK Stalin has extended significant political support to the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) agitations while categorically ruling out any future political collaboration with the Congress party, labeling them a “backstabber.”The DMK has thrown its weight behind the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests against SIR and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, while also distancing itself from the Congress that has been spearheading the political protest against the poll body. At a meeting of party MPs in Chennai, DMK chief MK Stalin has directed leaders to up the ante against the SIR and support the Cockroach Janta Party agitation, sources have told NDTV. At the same time, Stalin, according to sources, has made it clear that the party will not work with the “backstabber” Congress.This unexpected strategic pivot highlights deepening fractures within national opposition ranks. While several regional outfits have attempted to forge unified fronts against administrative decisions and election commission policies, Stalin’s explicit disavowal of Congress introduces a new dynamic into the political landscape. The DMK leadership appears keen to chart an independent opposition course, capitalizing on the momentum generated by the CJP demonstrations in New Delhi and across other urban centers.Political observers note that this public distancing could complicate wider opposition coordination in upcoming parliamentary sessions and state-level electoral strategies. Congress leaders have yet to issue a formal rebuttal to the remarks, though party insiders expressed surprise over the timing of the announcement. Meanwhile, CJP organizers welcomed the DMK’s backing as a major boost to their ongoing resistance against sweeping restrictions on public gatherings and recent administrative crackdowns. As opposition parties recalibrate their alliances, the political fallout from the DMK’s dual stance on the CJP agitations and Congress cooperation is expected to dominate national headlines in the coming days.