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Karur or otherwise, it is hard for Vijay to match up to the grassroots agility displayed by the Dravidian parties, or for that matter, the other regional parties such as the PMK, and so on. (PTI)
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News18•15-01-2026, 16:30

Tamil Nadu Elections: Alliances Firm Up, Vijay's Entry Adds New Dynamic

  • •DMK alliance largely intact with Congress, VCK, CPI, and CPI(M) aligning.
  • •NDA expands, potentially including DMDK and TTV Dinakaran alongside AIADMK and PMK.
  • •Power-sharing disputes emerge within both DMK and NDA alliances, highlighting internal fissures.
  • •Actor-turned-politician Vijay's entry into the electoral fray introduces an unknown factor, with speculation of a Congress tie-up.
  • •A 'Third Front' of non-Dravidian parties is a recurring idea but often aids incumbents by splitting anti-incumbency votes.

Why It Matters: Tamil Nadu's pre-poll scene sees alliances solidify, internal power struggles, and Vijay's impactful political debut.

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