Dhinakaran’s AMMK Rejoins NDA Ahead of TN Elections

Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) led by T.T.V. Dhinakaran has formally rejoined the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The NDA coalition in Tamil Nadu now includes the AIADMK and the BJP as it seeks to unseat the DMK-Congress combine. Dhinakaran described the move as a step toward welfare for Tamil Nadu and said past differences are set aside in the interest of voters.

Dhinakaran is expected to participate in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally, and he has held discussions with NDA leaders including Piyush Goyal to formalize the alliance. The coalition has also reportedly accepted Edappadi K. Palaniswami as the coalition's chief ministerial candidate, signaling a coordinated bid to present a united front in the upcoming polls. Seat-sharing talks are underway, with both sides aiming to carve out a workable roadmap for contesting seats across the state.

The move has drawn mixed reactions within AMMK ranks, with some supporters worried about long-standing rifts and perceived compromises. Party leaders, however, insist the alliance is focused on delivering stability and obstructing the DMK-Congress front, arguing that Tamil Nadu needs a strong, unified opposition to return to power.

Analysts say the reintegration could shift the balance in a state where caste, regional loyalties, and local issues play crucial roles. The engagement signals a new phase in Tamil Nadu’s political chess, with the NDA attempting to consolidate its position ahead of the elections. As the countdown to voting day tightens, all eyes will be on candidate announcements, campaign strategies, and how the alliance mobilizes its base across Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu voters will determine the trajectory of the state’s politics in 2026, and the NDA’s expanded footprint adds a fresh dynamic to the race.

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