Ahead Of Bypolls, Vijay Alleges Deal Between MK Stalin's DMK, E Palaniswami
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK leader Vijay has accused the DMK and AIADMK of forming a secret political alliance ahead of upcoming by-elections. He claims the two parties are coordinating their candidate strategies to maintain influence, a charge both parties deny.
Why it matters
The allegations reflect the shifting political landscape in Tamil Nadu as new parties challenge the traditional dominance of the state's two major Dravidian parties.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK chief Vijay has alleged that the DMK and AIADMK have struck a tacit understanding ahead of the October 6 bye-elections, claiming the two parties have decided to let the DMK fight in Madurantakam and the AIADMK in Dharapuram.Campaigning in Dharapuram for TVK candidate P Sathyabama, Vijay questioned the absence of senior DMK leader and former minister Senthil Balaji from the campaign, arguing that Dharapuram falls within his sphere of political influence.Vijay also reiterated his allegation that the DMK and AIADMK had attempted to come together to form the government after the 2026 assembly election - a claim that both Dravidian parties have denied.The AIADMK had won both Madurantakam and Dharapuram in the assembly election. The seats fell vacant after MLAs K Maragatham Kumaravel and P Sathyabama resigned and joined the TVK.
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