Archive · 22 Jan 2026
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
- When
- January 21-23, 2026
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India
- 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.
- 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
Sources
Tamil Nadu Polls 2026: TTV Dhinakaran’s AMMK rejoins NDA
'Amma's Rule Will Return': TTV Dhinakaran Rejoins NDA Before Tamil Nadu Polls
OPS loyalist and former AIADMK Minister Vaithilingam joins DMK, AMMK returns back to NDA ahead of TN polls
'Corrupt, Incompetent': Piyush Goyal Tears Into DMK Govt Ahead Of Polls, Says 'Will Defeat Anti-India Agenda Of MK Stalin's Party'
'Should Not Allow Old Issues To Overshadow Party's Interests': TTV Dhinakaran As AMMK Set To Rejoin NDA Ahead Of Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls
Former AIADMK Minister R Vaithilingam joins DMK
Former AIADMK Minister R Vaithilingam Joins DMK Ahead of Tamil Nadu Election
TTV Dinakaran joins NDA, calls for Amma's rule in Tamil Nadu
TTV Dhinakaran meets Union Minister Piyush Goyal as AMMK rejoins NDA
Tamil Nadu: Ex-MLA TTV Dhinakaran’s party returns to NDA ahead of Assembly polls
NDA committed to remove DMK govt: Piyush Goyal
Tamil Nadu churn begins: TTV Dhinakaran returns to NDA, DMK draws in R Vaithilingam, last holdout of OPS camp
Working together to defeat incompetent, anti-Bharat and corrupt DMK: Piyush Goyal
Dhinakaran-led AMMK returns to NDA fold, Palaniswami welcomes leader
Former AIADMK Minister Velumani calls on Piyush Goyal in Chennai
Day of Homecomings: Vaithilingam Joins DMK, Dinakaran Back in NDA Fold
In Tamil Nadu huddle, NDA tests alliance math ahead of PM Modi rally; Dhinakaran returns
Vaithilingam deserts OPS, joins DMK, Dhinakaran goes back to NDA
BJP's Piyush Goyal Meets AIADMK's Palaniswami In Chennai, Seat-Sharing Talks Expected
Piyush Goyal begins crucial meeting with AIADMK’s Palaniswami, to give final shape to NDA in TN
NDA committed to remove DMK govt: Piyush Goyal
