Leaders from the INDIA Bloc, including the DMK, Congress, Left parties, and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), gathered in Tiruchirappalli for the VCK-organized "Democracy will win" summit. The leaders highlighted the significance of unity in defeating the ruling BJP in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.

M K Stalin, DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, spoke at the conference, as did Sitaram Yechury and D Raja, leaders of the CPI (M) and CPI. The conference took place amidst uncertainty in the opposition, notably in Bihar, where the Mahagathbandhan is facing issues.