Archive · 21 Jan 2026
TTV Dhinakaran Rejoins NDA Ahead of TN Polls
TTV Dhinakaran, the leader of the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK), has rejoined the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
This decision comes after he left the alliance due to disagreements with AIADMK leader E Palaniswami.
Dhinakaran said that this is a new beginning and that his party will work to form a new government in Tamil Nadu.
He also mentioned that those who compromise do not lose and that his party will strive to defeat the ruling DMK.
Dhinakaran is expected to attend a major NDA campaign rally addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 23.
The rally is seen as significant ahead of the state Assembly elections.
The NDA is racing to finalize alliance negotiations and resolve seat demands, aiming to present a united front against the DMK.
The BJP is seeking 56 of 234 Assembly seats from the AIADMK, and Dhinakaran's re-entry is seen as a political signal to the influential Thevar community.
TTV Dhinakaran rejoins NDA ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Dhinakaran left NDA in September 2025 due to disagreements with AIADMK leader E Palaniswami.
He is expected to attend a major NDA campaign rally addressed by PM Modi on January 23.
Dhinakaran aims to defeat the ruling DMK and form a new government in Tamil Nadu.
His return to NDA is seen as a significant political realignment ahead of the elections.
- Who
- TTV Dhinakaran, NDA leaders, PM Narendra Modi
- What
- TTV Dhinakaran rejoins NDA ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly elections
- When
- January 21, 2026 (rejoin), January 23, 2026 (rally)
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Political realignment and strategic consolidation ahead of the elections
NDA
DMK
Political Alliances
NDA
NDA aims to present a consolidated opposition front to take on the ruling DMK, with TTV Dhinakaran's re-entry adding momentum.
DMK
DMK is the ruling party and is facing opposition from the NDA's consolidated front.
Seat Allocation
NDA
NDA is negotiating seat demands, with the BJP seeking 56 of 234 Assembly seats from the AIADMK.
DMK
DMK is likely to face challenges from the NDA's expanded alliance in the upcoming elections.
Community Representation
NDA
Dhinakaran's induction is seen as a political signal to the influential Thevar community.
DMK
DMK may need to address community representation to counter NDA's strategies.
- Event
- TTV Dhinakaran rejoins NDA
- Date
- January 21, 2026
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Purpose
- Political realignment ahead of Assembly elections
- Organizer
- Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK)
- Significance
- Ahead of state Assembly elections
- Participants
- TTV Dhinakaran, NDA leaders
- Rally Date
- January 23, 2026
- Rally Location
- Madurankatham near Chennai
- BJP's Seat Demand
- 56 of 234 Assembly seats
Sources
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