Palaniswami expressed the possibility of National Democratic Alliance's victory in the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections, adding that he is holding talks with other parties regarding an alliance.
With the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections approaching, Congress MP Manickam Tagore sought to dispel speculation about any rift within the INDIA bloc in the state, asserting that the Congress and the DMK remain firmly aligned and committed to their long-standing partnership.
AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami announced the inclusion of Pattali Makkal Katchi in the state's National Democratic Alliance ahead of the forthcoming Tamil Nadu elections.
Pattali Makkal Katchi chief Anbumani Ramadoss on Wednesday expressed confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will form the government in Tamil Nadu in the 2026 Assembly elections.
Addressing a press briefing in Chennai alongside PMK chief Anbumani Ramadoss, Palaniswami asserted that they are already in an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party and expressed the possibility of including more parties in their bloc.
Palaniswami is expected to raise the current law and order situation in Tamil Nadu under the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam regime and express his concerns.
Senior Congress leader Arul Anbarasu on Monday emphasised the party's demand for power sharing in the DMK-led alliance ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections
Chodankar expressed optimism about finalising its alliance with the ruling DMK for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, even as it sought to play down internal differences following allegations made by MP Jothimani on X.
Many questions are being raised against the government and the Election Commission of India (ECI), with ruling parties in states alleging that the central government is misusing the polling body.
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Wednesday held a consultative meeting with district secretaries to discuss election preparations for the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections.
The BJP is gearing up for the Tamil Nadu elections, and their "Thamilagam Thalai Nimir Thamilanin Payanam (A Tamilian's Journey of Pride) initiative, beginning in October 2025, featured several public meetings, interactions, and bike rallies.
"Various parties that are leading alliances, as well as those trying to form alliances, are approaching us and holding talks. That is true. However, we have not yet made a decision regarding an alliance. We will decide only after studying the political situation. We want an alliance that