Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai has firmly stated that the party will not form an electoral alliance with the AIADMK, its former ally, or the newly formed political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections. He also predicted that the state would witness a five-cornered contest in 2026 and anticipated the formation of a coalition government. “Whoever forms the government in Tamil Nadu in 2026, it will be a coalition government,” Annamalai remarked.
During an interview with a private media, Annamalai welcomed actor Vijay’s entry into politics, acknowledging his prominence. “A person at the top stepping into politics is commendable. However, he will face challenges, including betrayal. Let Vijay embark on a long political journey like Jayalalithaa. Politics cannot change overnight; it requires persistence,” he stated.
Discussing the political landscape in Tamil Nadu, Annamalai pointed out the five major players – DMK, AIADMK, BJP, Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), and TVK. Each party, follows its own unique political strategy. “DMK claims they are doing politics right. AIADMK says they aim to fix the state. BJP promises to bring in new politics, and Seeman of NTK asks for a chance,” he explained.
Annamalai highlighted the evolving nature of Tamil Nadu politics, emphasizing the likelihood of a coalition government in 2026. He expressed his desire for a BJP-led coalition, stating, “The field has changed. I want a BJP-led coalition government to be formed in 2026.” However, he dismissed the possibility of forming alliances with AIADMK or TVK, asserting, “There will be no alliance with AIADMK or TVK in the 2026 assembly elections.”
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He also acknowledged Nainar Nagendran’s suggestion for political unity but emphasized that the current political climate makes such coalitions challenging. As the BJP state president, he concluded, he must weigh his words carefully and focus on fostering BJP’s leadership in Tamil Nadu politics.
(With inputs from Dinamalar)
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