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Sasikala, Ramadoss Forge Alliance for Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Polls

VK Sasikala's All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam and Pattali Makkal Katchi founder S Ramadoss have announced an alliance for the upcoming Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Assembly elections. The alliance aims to challenge the existing political order and focus on the state's welfare and autonomy. This move occurs amid a family rift within the PMK, as S Ramadoss's son, Anbumani Ramadoss, is part of the opposing NDA alliance. The elections are set for April, with actor Vijay's new party also entering the fray, potentially creating a triangular contest.

Key Points: Sasikala, S Ramadoss Alliance for TN, Puducherry Elections

  • New political alliance formed
  • Focus on Tamil Nadu's welfare
  • Father-son political rift in PMK
  • Elections scheduled for April
  • Vijay's party denies alliance talks
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Sasikala, S Ramadoss join hands for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry elections

VK Sasikala's new party and PMK founder S Ramadoss form an electoral alliance for the upcoming Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Assembly elections.

Sasikala, S Ramadoss join hands for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry elections
"This alliance will work to remove the traitorous identities of Tamil Nadu - Party Press Note"

Chennai, March 20

VK Sasikala's newly floated party, All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam and Pattali Makkal Katchi founder S Ramadoss have formed an alliance for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Assembly elections.

"We are happy to announce that All India Puratchithalaivar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam and Pattali Makkal Katchi are forming an alliance in the states of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in the upcoming Assembly Elections. This alliance will work to remove the traitorous identities of Tamil Nadu and improve the welfare of the people and the self-respect and autonomy of Tamil Nadu," both parties wrote in a press note.

Earlier today, VK Sasikala and S Ramadoss met in Villupuram.

PMK leader and S Ramadoss' son, Anbumani Ramadoss, has joined the NDA after forming an agreement with AIADMK. Amid the father-son rift, the PMK founder held discussions with Sasikala.

Sasikala and S Ramdoss were also rumoured to be in talks with actor-turned politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK); however, the party denied the speculations.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced that Tamil Nadu would go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, with counting of votes scheduled for May 4. The Model Code of Conduct has come into effect immediately, with the initiation of the election process for the 234-member state assembly, whose current tenure ends on May 10.

The main electoral contest is expected between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led alliance, and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) as allies. Vijay is also set to make his political debut in this election with his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and will look to turn the polls into a triangular contest.

The Union Territory of Puducherry is all set to hold the 2026 Assembly Election on April 9 in a single phase, with counting of votes scheduled to take place on May 4.

- ANI

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Rohit P
More alliances, more confusion for voters. DMK vs NDA was already the fight. Now with Sasikala's party and possibly Vijay's entry, it's becoming too crowded. Hope the focus remains on development issues like water, jobs, and infrastructure, not just on political maneuvering.
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Suresh O
The father-son rift in PMK playing out in public is unfortunate. S. Ramadoss is a seasoned leader, but aligning with Sasikala, who has her own controversial past, is a risky move. Voters are looking for stability and clean governance.
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Ananya R
As a young voter from Chennai, I'm tired of the same old faces and family politics. Vijay's entry was a breath of fresh air, even if he's denying an alliance with them. We need leaders who talk about the future, not settle old scores. 🤞
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Karthik V
Their press note talks about "self-respect and autonomy of Tamil Nadu." This is a classic Tamil political sentiment. But the real question is, what is their concrete plan for Puducherry? It often gets neglected in these big state alliances.
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Michael C
Following Indian politics from abroad is fascinating. The complexity of alliances in Tamil Nadu is remarkable. This new group could split votes and change the outcome. The Model Code of Conduct is in place now, so let's hope for a fair and issue-based campaign.

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