AIADMK Prepares for Tamil Nadu Elections with Strategic Meeting

The AIADMK held a crucial meeting to strategize for the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections, led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami. The discussions focused on preparations for the 2026 assembly elections, with a recent statewide tour aimed at engaging voters. The AIADMK's ally, the BJP, is also actively campaigning against the DMK, highlighting issues of governance. Additionally, Central Minister Amit Shah is set to visit Tamil Nadu in January to further bolster election efforts. This article delves into the political maneuvers and strategies of the AIADMK and its allies as they gear up for the elections.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 31, 2025, 16:36 IST

AIADMK Holds Meeting to Discuss Election Strategies

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) convened a consultation meeting with district secretaries on Wednesday to strategize for the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections. The gathering was chaired by Edappadi K. Palaniswami, the party's general secretary and leader of the opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, at the party headquarters in Royapettah, Chennai. Senior AIADMK leader D. Jayakumar emphasized that the focus of this internal meeting was on preparations for the 2026 assembly elections, stating, "We cannot disclose the discussions that took place during the meeting publicly."

Palaniswami Concludes Statewide Tour

Recently, Edappadi K. Palaniswami wrapped up the 'Makkalai Kappam, Thamilgathai Meetpom' (Protect the People, Save Tamil Nadu) tour, where he held the DMK accountable for its failures. The tour aimed to attract voters by highlighting key initiatives. Over three months, the AIADMK covered all 234 constituencies in a 12,000-kilometer journey, conducting 175 meetings. Palaniswami pledged to protect the people and save Tamil Nadu.

BJP Joins Forces with AIADMK Against DMK

The AIADMK's ally, the BJP, has also targeted the DMK through its 'Tamizhgam Thalai Nimira Tamizhin Payanam' (A Tamilian's Pride Journey) campaign, which began in October 2025. This initiative includes numerous public meetings, dialogues, and bike rallies. Led by state president Nainar Nagendran, the statewide campaign, set to conclude in January 2026, aims to expose alleged misgovernance and corruption by the DMK government.

Amit Shah's Upcoming Visit to Tamil Nadu

Central Minister Amit Shah is expected to visit Tamil Nadu in January, where he will meet with party leaders. According to party sources, his two-day visit will include a public rally and a review meeting to assess election preparations with officials.