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PM Modi to Join Tamil Nadu Pongal Celebrations in Strategic Pre-Election Visit Ahead of 2026 Polls
Dec 14, 2025 01:44 pm CST
Prime Minister Modi plans a significant three-day visit to Tamil Nadu during Pongal festivities in January, marking his first participation in the traditional harvest celebration with local farmers. This strategic outreach ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections aims to strengthen BJP's rural connections and advance alliance formations within the National Democratic Alliance in Tamil Nadu.
PMK-TVK Alliance Possibility: K Balu's Strategic Visit Sparks Political Speculation in Tamil Nadu
Dec 12, 2025 07:54 pm CST
A surprise visit by PMK leader K Balu to actor Vijay's TVK headquarters has ignited speculation about a potential political alliance ahead of Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly elections. While officially focused on inviting TVK to join a caste census protest, this meeting between two significant political forces could reshape Tamil Nadu's political landscape, currently heading toward a four-cornered electoral contest.
AIADMK Leadership Crisis: NDA Seeks Return of OPS and Dhinakaran Ahead of Tamil Nadu Elections
Dec 10, 2025 02:41 am CST
The AIADMK faces a critical juncture as the BJP-led NDA pushes for the return of expelled leaders O Panneerselvam and TTV Dhinakaran ahead of the 2016 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Current AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) must navigate this complex political landscape while maintaining party unity. The potential reconciliation aims to consolidate anti-DMK votes and unite the influential Thevar community, though significant challenges remain within the evolving alliance structure.
The Art of Political Alliances in India: How Vote Accelerators Shape Electoral Success
Nov 06, 2025 04:58 pm CST
This analysis examines the complex dynamics of political alliance formation in India, revealing how strategic seat-sharing arrangements determine electoral outcomes. Through case studies from Tamil Nadu, Bihar, and Maharashtra, the article demonstrates how parties like AIADMK and BJP have mastered the role of "vote accelerator" to maximize success rates, while highlighting the contrasting approaches of regional parties toward national players like Congress. Essential reading for understanding the mathematics and psychology behind India's coalition politics.
Violent Clash in Tamil Nadu: PMK MLA R Arul's Vehicle Attacked Amid Growing Party Factionalism
Nov 04, 2025 05:50 pm CST
In a concerning incident in Tamil Nadu's Salem district, PMK MLA R Arul's vehicle was attacked during what appears to be an internal party conflict. The violence highlights growing tensions between factions led by party founder S Ramadoss and his son Anbumani Ramadoss, raising questions about political stability and law enforcement in the DMK-governed state.