Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Tamil Nadu Political Parties on Power Sharing
In Tamil Nadu, the DMK party leader said no to the Congress party's request to share power.
The DMK leader explained that his party has always governed alone and does not support coalition governments.
On the other hand, the BJP party leader said they are not asking for a share in power with the AIADMK party.
The BJP's main goal is to remove the DMK from power.
Both parties are preparing for the upcoming assembly election, with the BJP considering a visit by the Prime Minister to Madurai, Chennai, or Trichy.
There is also a disagreement about lighting a special lamp at a temple, with the BJP supporting it and the Tamil Nadu government challenging it in court.
DMK leader Periyasamy rejected Congress's demand for power sharing, citing the party's long-standing position against coalition governments.
BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran denied pressing for a share in power with the AIADMK, stating the party's sole agenda is to remove the ruling DMK from power.
BJP is in formal talks with the AIADMK for seat-sharing, but the number of seats allotted is kept a secret.
Prime Minister Modi might visit Thiruparankundram temple in Madurai, with other places like Chennai and Trichy also under consideration for his rally.
BJP supports lighting deepam at the stone pillar, while the Tamil Nadu government challenges it in the Supreme Court.
- Who
- DMK leader Periyasamy, BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran
- What
- Rejection of power sharing demand, denial of pressing for coalition government
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Tamil Nadu
- Why
- DMK's long-standing position against coalition governments, BJP's agenda to remove DMK from power
DMK
BJP
Power Sharing
DMK
DMK leader Periyasamy rejected Congress's demand for power sharing, citing the party's long-standing position against coalition governments.
BJP
BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran denied pressing for a share in power with the AIADMK, stating the party's sole agenda is to remove the ruling DMK from power.
Coalition Government
DMK
DMK has always governed Tamil Nadu solely and does not support coalition governments.
BJP
BJP is not pressing for a coalition government with the AIADMK and denies demanding 56 seats for itself and its allies.
Seat-Sharing Talks
DMK
Not mentioned in the DMK's statement.
BJP
BJP is in formal talks with the AIADMK for seat-sharing, but the number of seats allotted is kept a secret.
- Party
- DMK, BJP, AIADMK, Congress
- Demand
- Power sharing (Congress to DMK), Coalition government (BJP to AIADMK)
- Response
- DMK rejected, BJP denied pressing for power sharing
- Reason
- DMK's long-standing position against coalition governments, BJP's agenda to remove DMK from power
- Source
- PTI, Media statements by Nainar Nagenthran
- Venue for PM's Visit
- Madurai, Chennai, Trichy (under consideration)
- Deepam Issue
- BJP supports lighting deepam at the stone pillar, Tamil Nadu government challenges it in the Supreme Court
