AIADMK-BJP Alliance Speculation Persists Following EPS-Shah Meeting

Edappadi K. Palaniswami confirms alliance decisions will be made closer to the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections while emphasizing state-specific issues in discussions with Amit Shah.

AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on March 25, 2025, fueling speculation about a potential alliance with BJP for the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections.
Palaniswami stated that no decision on an alliance has been made and emphasized that such decisions will be taken closer to the elections, aligning with political circumstances.
The meeting focused on key state issues, including the TASMAC scam, law and order concerns, the two-language policy, and the proposed delimitation exercise that could impact Tamil Nadu's parliamentary representation.
The AIADMK and BJP, who parted ways in 2023 over disagreements, have kept communication channels open, with both parties reportedly recognizing the need for a united front against the DMK-led coalition.
The DMK-led coalition remains dominant in Tamil Nadu, having swept all 39 Lok Sabha seats in the 2024 elections, underscoring the challenges for opposition parties in the state.