Archive · 9 Jan 2026
BJP-AIADMK Alliance Talks in Tamil Nadu
The BJP and AIADMK had a secret meeting in Delhi.
The BJP wants a share of power in Tamil Nadu if they win the elections together.
They asked for three important jobs in the government and to contest 56 out of 234 seats.
The AIADMK leader, EPS, didn't agree immediately and said the people might not like this idea.
The BJP is also trying to bring back other smaller parties that left their alliance.
They want to show a united front before Prime Minister Modi visits Tamil Nadu later this month.
However, some people think the BJP is just trying to look strong and might not actually get more votes.
BJP demanded three Cabinet berths and 56 Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu if the AIADMK-led NDA forms the government.
AIADMK leader EPS did not commit to the demand, citing potential electoral backlash and the splintering of votes.
The BJP proposed a seat-sharing arrangement involving its allies, including factions led by O Panneerselvam and T T V Dhinakaran.
The BJP is optimistic about consolidating the NDA alliance before Pongal (January 15, 2024).
The AIADMK recently included the PMK faction led by Anbumani Ramadoss, reportedly offering close to 20 seats, in a move seen as desperate to expand the coalition.
- Who
- BJP and AIADMK leaders, including Amit Shah and Edappadi K Palaniswami, along with other political figures like Anbumani Ramadoss, O Panneerselvam, and T T V Dhinakaran
- What
- BJP's demand for power-sharing in Tamil Nadu, including Cabinet representation and seat-sharing, and the AIADMK's cautious response
- When
- January 3, 2024, with expectations of a broader alliance announcement before Pongal (January 15, 2024)
- Where
- Delhi, with subsequent meetings in Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To consolidate the NDA alliance in Tamil Nadu ahead of the Assembly elections, aiming to show a united front and gain electoral advantage
BJP's Perspective
AIADMK's Perspective
Alliance Expansion
BJP's Perspective
The BJP is eager to expand its alliance in Tamil Nadu, including parties like the PMK faction led by Anbumani Ramadoss, to show a strong coalition.
AIADMK's Perspective
The AIADMK is cautious about expanding the alliance too quickly, fearing potential electoral backlash and the splintering of votes.
Seat-Sharing and Cabinet Berths
BJP's Perspective
The BJP has demanded three Cabinet berths and 56 Assembly seats, aiming to consolidate its presence in the state.
AIADMK's Perspective
The AIADMK leader, EPS, has not committed to these demands, indicating concerns about public perception and potential electoral consequences.
- Parties Involved
- BJP, AIADMK, PMK, DMDK, TVK, O Panneerselvam faction, T T V Dhinakaran faction
- Seats Proposed by BJP
- 56 out of 234
- Cabinet Berths Demanded
- 3
- Meeting Location
- Delhi
- Meeting Date
- January 3, 2024
- Key Figures
- Amit Shah, Edappadi K Palaniswami, O Panneerselvam, T T V Dhinakaran, S Ramadoss, K Annamalai
- Expected Alliance Announcement
- Before Pongal (January 15, 2024)
- PMK Seats Offered
- Close to 20
