Bending the Rules of Tamil Politics The recent literary war between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) has exposed a deeper fault line in Tamil Nadu's politics.
The jibe about the "bent coconut tree" made by DMK leader A Raja against VCK's participation in Chief Minister Vijay's cabinet reflects the changing power dynamics in the state.
The DMK, once the dominant force in Tamil Nadu politics, is struggling to come to terms with its new reality.