AIADMK’s Palaniswami Meets Amit Shah in Delhi, Fueling Alliance Speculations
AIADMK General Secretary and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami’s unexpected visit to Delhi has set off political speculation about a possible revival of the alliance between AIADMK and the BJP. His meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah is being viewed as a strategic move ahead of the upcoming electoral contests in Tamil Nadu.
The visit, kept low-profile, was accompanied by senior AIADMK leaders including KP Munusamy and SP Velumani, indicating the seriousness of the discussions. The timing and nature of the meeting have raised expectations of a recalibration in AIADMK’s political strategy.
Talks Signal Potential Reconciliation
The AIADMK and BJP had parted ways in September 2023 following disagreements over leadership and alliance dynamics. However, recent developments suggest the frost may be thawing as both parties reconsider their options for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Though no official statement has confirmed the alliance’s reformation, insiders suggest that groundwork is being laid for potential collaboration. The renewed discussions point toward an attempt to reforge a united opposition front against the ruling DMK government.
Electoral Strategy Against Common Rival
Palaniswami has consistently emphasized that the DMK remains the AIADMK’s principal political opponent. He has previously stated that decisions on alliances are made with electoral pragmatism in mind. “DMK is our enemy… we will take decisions at the time of elections,” he remarked, reinforcing the idea that rejoining hands with the BJP is a matter of strategy, not ideology.
With the political atmosphere in Tamil Nadu intensifying, both the AIADMK and BJP appear to be re-evaluating past rifts in favor of a possible comeback collaboration aimed at maximizing electoral gains. As both parties assess the political calculus, a formal announcement, if any, is likely to emerge closer to the elections. Until then, speculation continues to swirl around one of Tamil Nadu’s most watched political developments.
