Union Home Minister Amit Shah met up with the Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami in Delhi on Tuesday. This meeting raises a speculation that both the parties will reunite just ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections.
Earlier, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin hinted that the opposition leader had travelled to Delhi to meet senior BJP leaders.Two other senior AIADMK leaders SP Velumani and KP Munusamy also travelled to Delhi.
The AIADMK had cut off ties with the BJP in 2023 due to political differences but since the elections are fast approaching, they are developing a soft corner for each other.
The Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai had earlier hinted that the party’s growing influence made it a sought after ally for the 2026 elections. Though he did not name the party, his remarks came after Edappadi hinted at keeping options open.
