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Opinion

NDA Bets on Arithmetic in Tamil Nadu, Hopes Chemistry Will Follow

After publicly ruling out any reconciliation with OPS and Sasikala, Edappadi Palaniswami has been nudged by BJP-led NDA compulsions into tentative reunification talks aimed at consolidating the anti-DMK vote, even as deep personal rivalries, alliance chemistry, and leadership ambitions threaten to undermine the arithmetic of a seemingly united front.

NDA is eyeing to consolidate all anti-DMK votes in Tamil Nadu.
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Election 2026

Corruption, mafia, crime: PM Modi's 'CMC' jibe at DMK govt in Tamil Nadu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong attack on the DMK at a massive NDA rally in Tamil Nadu, accusing the ruling party of corruption and misgovernance ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. He asserted that the people of Tamil Nadu are ready for change and the NDA is the preferred choice to bring development and end DMK's rule.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a rally in Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu Election

Vijay's TVK gets whistle symbol, party gears up for polls

Actor-politician Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has been allotted the 'whistle' symbol by the Election Commission. Given that the actor has at least two movies that resonate with 'whistle', the party sees it as a positive sign. Read here...

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