Horse-trading row: Is DMK desperate to topple Vijay government? - The Federal
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A horse-trading accusation with no solid evidence — experts say TVK engineered the poaching narrative to cast suspicion on DMK before elections.
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Theory Briefing
- Experts find no solid evidence backing the conspiracy theory that DMK is actively trying to topple the Vijay government.
- The poaching narrative is said to have been engineered by TVK itself, strategically casting suspicion on DMK ahead of elections.
- The row illustrates how unverified allegations can shift public perception and political momentum without any proven wrongdoing.
- Horse-trading accusations are a recurring tool in Indian coalition politics, often surfacing when a rival party needs a credibility boost.