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Sasikala Meets Ramadoss, Fuels Alliance Buzz Ahead of TN 2026 Polls

VK Sasikala, founder of a new party, met PMK founder S Ramadoss, sparking speculation of a potential alliance for the 2026 Tamil Nadu polls. This comes amid a reported rift within the PMK, as Ramadoss's son Anbumani has aligned the party with the AIADMK-led NDA. Actor Vijay's TVK party has firmly denied any ongoing alliance talks with Sasikala or Ramadoss. The stage is set for a contest primarily between the DMK alliance and the NDA, with TVK aiming to make its electoral debut a factor.

Key Points: Sasikala-Ramadoss Meet Sparks Tamil Nadu Alliance Speculations

  • Sasikala-Ramadoss meet fuels alliance buzz
  • PMK's Anbumani in NDA amid father-son rift
  • TVK denies talks with Sasikala, Ramadoss
  • TN polls set for April 23, counting May 4
  • Election poised as DMK vs NDA, with TVK debut
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Tamil Nadu: Sasikala meets S Ramadoss amid alliance speculations

VK Sasikala meets PMK founder S Ramadoss, fueling talks of a new political alliance ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

Tamil Nadu: Sasikala meets S Ramadoss amid alliance speculations
"completely untrue - TVK on alliance rumors"

Villupuram, March 20

VK Sasikala, who recently announced her party, All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munetra Kazhagam, on Friday, met Pattali Makkal Katchi founder S Ramadoss in the run-up to the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

Their meeting has sparked speculations of a new alliance brewing in the state.

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

Former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's close associate, VK Sasikala, has maintained that her party will contest the Tamil Nadu Assembly in an alliance with like-minded parties.

Sasikala and S Ramdoss were also rumoured to be in talks with actor-turned politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). However, TVK has categorically denied circulating reports suggesting alliance talks with various political parties at any level, saying that the rumours are "completely untrue".

The party said that media claims that alliance talks are being held between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munetra Kazhagam founder VK Sasikala and PMK founder Dr S Ramadoss are completely untrue.

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.

- ANI

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Shreya B
Honestly, as a young voter, I'm tired of the same old faces and family dramas. The father-son rift in PMK, Sasikala's return... where is the focus on actual issues like jobs and development? We need fresh ideas.
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Karthik V
Vijay's TVK denying talks is interesting. Maybe they want to go solo to establish their identity first. But in TN politics, you need a strong alliance to win. Let's see if he can be a true 'Vettri' (victory) factor.
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Priya S
All this speculation just weeks before the election! The Model Code of Conduct is in effect, so parties should focus on their manifestos and public meetings, not backroom deals. Voters are watching.
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Michael C
Following this from abroad. Tamil Nadu's elections are always fascinating. The dynamics between national parties like BJP trying to make inroads and strong regional players like DMK/AIADMK is a unique political study.
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Ananya R
Respectfully, I hope the media focuses more on policy discussions than just alliance gossip. What are these parties promising for women's safety, education, and healthcare? That's what matters to my family in Chennai.

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