Work-from-home part-time politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay, who had consistently avoided criticizing the AIADMK in hopes of forming an alliance for the 2026 Tamil Nadu state elections, now appears visibly upset with the newly reformed BJP-AIADMK alliance under the NDA banner.
What makes the situation even more intriguing is that Vijay had sent TVK’s General Secretary, Bussy Anand, to initiate alliance talks and seal a deal with the AIADMK. However, Bussy’s overambitious demands and expectations during the negotiations reportedly led the AIADMK to reject the offer and show TVK the door.
TVK was the first party in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape to signal openness to alliances, with part-time politician and party chief Vijay stating during the party’s very first conference that TVK would consider alliance talks for the upcoming 2026 elections and aimed to form a government in coalition. Vijay was reportedly eyeing major players like the AIADMK and the VCK as potential partners.
However, the VCK has repeatedly distanced itself from TVK. Even as recently as 14 April 2025, Vijay was seen paying tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar at a public memorial decorated with VCK flags and images of its leader Thirumavalavan — a move that hinted he was still trying to gain their favor. Despite these efforts, the response has been cold.
Meanwhile, new information has surfaced suggesting that the AIADMK has completely shut the door on any possible alliance with TVK. Sources claim that TVK’s General Secretary, Bussy Anand — dubbed as the “negotiation king” — allegedly approached the AIADMK with sky-high demands, asking for over 120 seats (51% of the assembly seats) and reportedly even a rotational chief ministership, with Vijay serving half the term. These demands were said to be met with disbelief and ridicule in political circles. Many saw this as a classic case of overreach, with political observers mocking the move as if a newborn party that hasn’t even begun to crawl was already dreaming of sprinting. Bussy Anand’s alleged over-the-top bargaining is said to have irked the AIADMK leadership, ultimately leading them to permanently shut down talks with TVK.
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