In a special report on the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Congress MP Manickam Tagore asserts that the party must seek a share in power, not just seats, within the DMK-led alliance. Referring to the recent Loyola IPDS survey, the Virudhunagar MP states, ‘Time for share of power, not only just share of seats.’ Tagore argues for a coalition government model similar to Jharkhand, emphasizing that Congress cannot remain a ‘12th man’ and must fulfill its guarantees through cabinet participation. He also discusses the potential role of actor Vijay’s TVK party and the enduring relationship between Rahul Gandhi and the DMK leadership.