Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin visited a sweet shop Irru Kadai in Tirunelveli. Photo: Special arrangement
TeaAmil Nadu still has about 15 months before it faces the assembly elections, but major political parties have already started preparing their respective organizations to prepare them for a big fight. .
Earlier this month, the ruling Dravidan Munnetra Kazgam (DMK) bifurcated its district units and created four new units. It also represented members of some major communities. Some sulking seniors have been assimilated, the weaknesses have been removed, and the people who have been switched to the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazgam (AIADMK), were rewarded.
AIADMK appointed the front-line leaders for its 82 district units and suits it. He has been tasked to visit his respective districts and submit a report by the end of March.
The political scenario has changed a lot since MK Stalin took oath as Chief Minister in May 2021 as Chief Minister. While the DMK’s eight -year rainbow alliance remains largely intact, it was in front that the AIADMK led four summer. There is a hut and therefore the party. Last year, during the Lok Sabha elections, for the first time, the Bharatiya Janata Party led a coalition and improved its election performance; Sekan’s Naam Tamiler Katchi (NTK) was recognized as a state party; And actor c. Joseph Vijay launched the Tamilga Vatri Kazagam (TVK).
Stopping 2016, coalitions have been unavoidable for two Dravidian companies to capture power, but it is very early to estimate how they will take shape. However, it is clear that 2026 will not be a cakewalk for any party. Despite the strength of the alliance, NTK and TVK, if they contest on their own, they can damage the possibilities of major forces.
Despite saying that DMK will easily win more than 200 assembly seats, Mr. Stalin is leaving nothing to give a chance. He knows that it would be dangerous to reduce the ability of AIADMK, even if the party has its own crisis and weaknesses; AIADMK can still challenge a strong alliance and DMK.
Mr. Stalin killed the latest ground last year. He is going on two -day tourism in various districts, operating roadshow, and meeting people. Video footage of Mr. Stalin, the famous dessert shop of Tirunelveli, eating Halwa from Irru Kadai, and reminiscent of the meeting with Goldsmith in Coimbatore reminds him of his earlier political roadshow, such as’ Namkku name (we are standing for ourselves) 2015-16 and ‘Anagalal and’ Anagal Thogithiyil Stalin (Stalin in their constituency ‘in 2021. DMK is focused on presenting him as a father; Mr. Stalin says that when young people address him as ‘Appa (father)’, he was very happy. He has also launched an app, Appa (Anithu Palli Parent Teachers Association), designed to bridge the communication difference between parents, teachers and administration. It is essentially surprising people whether the effort is to draw similarities between him and the heavenly AIADMK leader, Jayalalithaa, who proud to be called ‘Amma (mother)’.
DMK is also aware of the fact that its populist schemes, outreach programs, and claims of fulfilling 90% of their 505 election promises will not guarantee the second consecutive period in the office unless the state government employees do not believe They should not vote for this. This section has been disillusioned that the government has not restored the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). In an attempt to calm them down, this month the government formed a three -member committee to study OPS, contributor pension scheme and integrated pension scheme, and presented a detailed report with recommendations within nine months.
AIADMK General Secretary Edappdi. Palaniswami is also visiting various districts and addressing public meetings, while the party’s veteran is trying to maneuver a soft salvo by Sengotine. Since he faced ignorance of AIADMK candidates for the amount deposited in seven Lok Sabha constituencies last year, and former coordinator O. The traditional support from Mukkulathires has ended after the expulsion of Pannerasalavam’s party, Mr. Palaniswamy is forced to credits a politically. , They will also have to struggle with external efforts aimed at preventing AIADMK with new political forces in the state.
Political landscape is pregnant with possibilities. Now it is difficult to judge how the wind will blow up.
sureshkumar.d@thehindu.co.in
Published – 24 February, 2025 02:02 am IST