7 months ago
AMMK Rejoins NDA Ahead of Tamil Nadu Polls
TTV Dhinakaran, the leader of the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK), has decided to join the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) again.
This is important because it changes the political situation in Tamil Nadu before the upcoming elections.
Dhinakaran met with important leaders like Piyush Goyal and said that his party wants to work with the NDA to improve the governance of Tamil Nadu.
Meanwhile, a former minister from the AIADMK, R Vaithilingam, decided to leave his party and join the DMK, the ruling party in Tamil Nadu.
This shows that there are big changes happening in the political alliances in the state.
The NDA plans to announce its chief ministerial candidate during a rally led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 23, 2026.
TTV Dhinakaran's AMMK formally rejoined the NDA on January 21, 2026, ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections.
Dhinakaran met with Union Minister Piyush Goyal and other NDA leaders to finalize the alliance and seat-sharing arrangements.
The NDA plans to announce its chief ministerial candidate for Tamil Nadu during a rally led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 23, 2026, in Maduranthakam.
Former AIADMK minister R Vaithilingam resigned from his assembly post and joined the DMK, praising Chief Minister MK Stalin's governance.
Dhinakaran emphasized that AMMK's return to the NDA aims to defeat the DMK government and establish 'Amma's rule' in Tamil Nadu.
- Who
- TTV Dhinakaran (AMMK), R Vaithilingam (former AIADMK minister), Piyush Goyal (BJP), Edappadi K. Palaniswami (AIADMK)
- What
- AMMK rejoins NDA; Vaithilingam joins DMK; NDA leaders discuss seat-sharing
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India
- When
- January 21-23, 2026
- Why
- Political realignment ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly elections
NDA Alliance
DMK Government
Political Strategy
NDA Alliance
The NDA aims to defeat the DMK government and establish 'Amma's rule' in Tamil Nadu.
DMK Government
The DMK government, led by Chief Minister MK Stalin, focuses on continuing its current governance and policies.
Key facts
- Date of Rejoining
- January 21, 2026
- Upcoming Rally
- January 23, 2026, Maduranthakam, Chengalpattu district
- NDA Leaders Involved
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Piyush Goyal, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, Anbumani Ramadoss, Vanathi Srinivasan
- Former AIADMK Minister Joining DMK
- R Vaithilingam
- AMMK's Influence
- Significant support in southern districts, particularly among Muthukulathtor, Nadar, and Thevar communities
Timeline
Annamalai's non-contest in TN polls spurs Dhinakaran's move.
Then, Dhinakaran re-joins NDA, swayed by Annamalai's push.
Annamalai's persuasion seals Dhinakaran's NDA return.
BJP's Annamalai convinces Dhinakaran to rejoin NDA.
Dhinakaran's AMMK back in NDA fold for TN polls.
Quotes
Piyush Goyal
Tamil Nadu election in-charge for the BJP and Union Minister for Commerce and Industry
“I am honoured and delighted, personally very happy that my good friend and senior leader, and my brother Dhinakaran ji has decided to come back to the NDA family. He (Dhinakaran) was serving with my father in the Rajya Sabha during 2004-2007, and since then I have seen his good work, his popularity, his leadership skills.”
thehansindia.com
“We totally oppose Udhayanidhi Stalin for his anti-national comments. I demand that he should be removed from the government, and action should be taken against him for his hate speech and for dividing the people and creating communal disharmony.”
deccanchronicle.com
Edappadi K. Palaniswami
AIADMK general secretary
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally near Chennai on January 23 will be a turning point ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly elections, as it would pave the way for the defeat of the 'corrupt DMK regime.'”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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