Overview
- BJP president J. P. Nadda on December 15 appointed Piyush Goyal as Tamil Nadu election in‑charge, named Arjun Ram Meghwal and Muralidhar Mohol as co‑in‑charges, and replaced Baijayant Panda.
- Goyal is tasked with steering seat‑sharing discussions with the AIADMK and coordinating with other NDA partners, drawing on his experience negotiating the 2019 arrangement.
- The BJP’s Tamil Nadu core committee met in Chennai to frame the 2026 roadmap, discussing booth‑level tactics and alliance coordination, with leaders saying the NDA is ready for polls.
- State president Nainar Nagenthran said his statewide yatra will conclude on January 9 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Home Minister Amit Shah attending, and he rejected reports of a provisional seat list.
- Party sources said Goyal is likely to visit Tamil Nadu next week for talks with the state leadership and is expected to meet AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami.