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Palaniswami Meets Amit Shah, Denies Sasikala Alliance, Focuses on TN Polls

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi to coordinate campaign strategy for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He firmly denied any discussions about forming an alliance with a new party reportedly launched by V.K. Sasikala. Palaniswami expressed confidence in his party's alliance while suggesting uncertainty within the ruling DMK-Congress coalition. The meeting is viewed as a key step in consolidating opposition forces ahead of the high-stakes 2026 polls.

Key Points: Palaniswami-Amit Shah Meet: TN Poll Strategy, Alliance Coordination

  • Strategy for Tamil Nadu Assembly polls
  • Strengthening NDA alliance framework
  • Denial of tie-up with Sasikala's new party
  • Confidence in AIADMK's 'harmonious' alliance
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Discussed campaign strategy, alliance coordination: Palaniswami after meeting Amit Shah

AIADMK's Palaniswami clarifies meeting with Amit Shah focused on TN election campaign strategy & alliance coordination, denies Sasikala tie-up.

"I discussed working together in the Tamil Nadu elections with Amit Shah. - Edappadi K. Palaniswami"

Chennai, March 3

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has clarified that his recent meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi was focused on coordinating strategy for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and strengthening the existing alliance framework.

With only a few months left for the Assembly polls, political activity in Tamil Nadu has intensified. The ruling DMK has already initiated seat-sharing negotiations with its allies, while expectations are mounting that the AIADMK will soon begin formal discussions with its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners.

Amid this backdrop, Palaniswami travelled to Delhi on Monday and held a nearly two-hour meeting with Amit Shah, sparking speculation about potential political realignments in the state.

Speaking to reporters at the Delhi airport on Tuesday morning, Palaniswami dismissed rumours of any new political developments beyond alliance coordination.

"I discussed working together in the Tamil Nadu elections with Amit Shah. Our talks were about how to effectively conduct the campaign and strengthen our cooperation," he said.

Addressing speculation about a possible tie-up with a new party reportedly launched by V.K. Sasikala, Palaniswami categorically denied any such discussion.

"I did not speak about forming an alliance with the new party started by Sasikala," he asserted, putting to rest conjecture about internal shifts within the AIADMK.

The former Chief Minister described the AIADMK's alliance as "harmonious and energetic", expressing confidence that it would mount a strong challenge to the ruling DMK in the 2026 elections.

He emphasised that discussions with HM Shah centred on election management, campaign coordination, and strategic planning.

Palaniswami also took a swipe at the DMK-Congress alliance, suggesting that uncertainty prevailed within the ruling coalition. "There is confusion in the DMK-Congress alliance. I am not sure whether the Congress will remain in that alliance," he remarked.

As Tamil Nadu moves closer to a high-stakes electoral contest, the meeting between Palaniswami and HM Shah is being seen as a key step in consolidating opposition forces, even as alliance arithmetic and seat-sharing negotiations continue to shape the political landscape.

- IANS

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Priya S
All this talk of alliances and strategy, but what about the actual issues? 🤔 We need to hear concrete plans for water management, industrial growth, and improving public healthcare. The election should be about development, not just political arithmetic.
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Vikram M
Palaniswami is smart to clarify and shut down the Sasikala rumours immediately. Internal unity is the first step. The AIADMK-NDA alliance needs to present a cohesive front. The DMK will exploit any sign of weakness.
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Ananya R
While coordination is necessary, I hope the AIADMK doesn't lose its regional identity in this national alliance. Tamil Nadu has unique needs and a distinct political culture. The leadership must ensure state interests are paramount. 🙏
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Sarah B
Interesting to follow from abroad. The narrative of "confusion" in the DMK-Congress camp seems like standard political posturing. Both sides will claim they are united. The real test will be the candidate list and the manifesto.
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Karthik V
Meeting for 2 hours with Amit Shah ji shows the importance being given to TN. A strong NDA performance in the south is essential for national stability and balanced development. EPS is a seasoned administrator; with proper backing, he can challenge Stalin.
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Meera T

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