Overview
- VCK president Thol. Thirumavalavan reaffirmed his party’s 14-year-old decision not to align with the PMK, constraining any DMK arrangement involving S. Ramadoss.
- S. Ramadoss is reported to be exploring talks with Vijay’s TVK or preparing to contest alone after his path into the DMK-led bloc was opposed, while Anbumani Ramadoss’s PMK faction remains with the NDA.
- TVK leaders said alliance discussions have stalled, alleged “interference from Delhi” in talks, and indicated the party is prepared to fight the Assembly polls on its own.
- AMMK chief T.T.V. Dhinakaran said he will not contest the election, rejoined the NDA under AIADMK leadership, and voiced hope of cabinet representation for AMMK if a coalition government takes shape.
- DMK’s M.K. Stalin escalated attacks on the BJP and AIADMK, framing 2026 as a cultural and governance contest, as the TN BJP countered that DMK rhetoric reflects anxiety after the NDA’s Madurantakam rally.