Overview
- AMMK chief T. T. V. Dhinakaran said there is no possibility of rejoining the NDA or allying with AIADMK as long as Edappadi K. Palaniswami remains the coalition’s chief ministerial candidate in Tamil Nadu.
- He confirmed an hour-long courtesy meeting with former BJP state president K. Annamalai, adding that a request to reconsider his exit was declined.
- Dhinakaran accused Palaniswami of betrayal and cited attempts to “compromise” him in Delhi as reasons for his party’s stance and exit from the NDA.
- BJP efforts to widen the NDA in Tamil Nadu have shown little progress, with senior leaders acknowledging outreach to breakaway figures but securing no commitments.
- AIADMK veteran K. A. Sengottaiyan denied reports of a meeting with Dhinakaran and said his Chennai visit was personal, as Palaniswami separately claimed strains in the DMK–Congress tie-up over demands for power and seats.