Edappadi K. Palaniswami faces fresh scrutiny after All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s defeat, with Vijay’s TVK emerging stronger. The setback raises questions over AIADMK’s future and leadership amid shifting Tamil Nadu political dynamics
In Tamil Nadu, over 5.73 crore voters will decide the fate of 4,023 candidates in Assembly polls. DMK and AIADMK lead a high-stakes contest amid tight security and voter turnout efforts
Edappadi K Palaniswami announced 10 new welfare promises, expanding the party manifesto to 307 pledges for Tamil Nadu elections, including subsidies for youth, farmer support, women safety “war rooms,” MSME reforms, and accident compensation schemes
Edappadi K Palaniswami attacked the ruling DMK at a Coimbatore rally, framing the 2026 Assembly polls as a fight against dynasty politics, asserting the AIADMK-led NDA will oust the “anti-people” government, while praising Narendra Modi’s leadership
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin accused AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami of aligning with the BJP and risking the state’s autonomy. Campaigning in Tiruchy, he urged voters to support the DMK-led alliance for a decisive victory
With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections nearing, AIADMK has switched to campaign mode after finalising seat-sharing with allies. The DMK-led alliance has also prepared its strategy, setting the stage for an intense electoral contest across the state
AIADMK is likely to retain around 160 to 170 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections as seat-sharing talks with NDA allies reach the final stage. BJP, PMK, and other parties are expected to get a limited number of constituencies
According to candidates list, T Sampathkumar will contest against CM Edappadi Palaniswami and Thanga Tamilselvan against state Deputy CM O Panneerselvam
