The Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with the backing of its central leadership, has initiated discussions with the principal Opposition party in the state, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), to renew their political alliance.
Sources within the BJP revealed that the party leadership has reached a consensus that a strong Dravidian support base is essential for success in Tamil Nadu, especially in the 2026 Assembly polls.
Contesting elections independently is considered an unfeasible strategy for the BJP in the state.
In the 2021 Assembly elections, the BJP managed to secure four seats, including a victory for the Mahila Morcha National President Vanathi Srinivasan in Coimbatore. She notably defeated Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan.
However, the relationship between the two parties soured under BJP Tamil Nadu President K. Annamalai, who made controversial allegations against iconic Dravidian leaders such as C.N. Annadurai and J. Jayalalithaa.
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