Chennai, 11 April (H.S.) : The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) will lead the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu, according to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Shah made the announcement at a press conference in Chennai, stating that the AIADMK and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will jointly contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections.

video Clip of the Press Conference: https://x.com/AmitShah/status/1910658661447352520

The AIADMK will be led by Edappadi K Palaniswami at the state level, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the NDA at the national level. This development comes as Nainar Nagendran emerges as the sole contender to replace K Annamalai as the president of the BJP’s Tamil Nadu unit.

The AIADMK and BJP will work together to strengthen their presence in the state and prepare for the upcoming elections. The alliance aims to promote regional and national issues, leveraging the strengths of both parties to appeal to voters.

The announcement has significant implications for Tamil Nadu’s politics, with the AIADMK-BJP alliance potentially changing the state’s electoral landscape. The alliance’s success will depend on its ability to address the concerns of Tamil Nadu’s voters and promote a unified agenda.

The AIADMK’s leadership of the NDA alliance in Tamil Nadu is a strategic move, given the party’s strong presence in the state. The BJP, on the other hand, is looking to expand its influence in Tamil Nadu and establish itself as a major player in the state’s politics.

The 2026 assembly elections will be a crucial test for the AIADMK-BJP alliance, with the parties facing competition from other major players, including the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). The alliance’s performance will depend on its ability to work together effectively and promote a cohesive agenda.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Dr. R. B. Chaudhary