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BJP's Annamalai Predicts EPS as Next Tamil Nadu CM, Slams Stalin on Women's Bill

BJP leader K Annamalai has expressed strong confidence in a National Democratic Alliance victory in the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He stated that the alliance expects AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami to become the next Chief Minister with a large mandate. Annamalai also criticized current Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, accusing him of playing politics over the Women's Reservation Bill due to fear of electoral defeat. The political landscape is further complicated by the potential electoral debut of actor Vijay, which could turn the contest into a three-way fight.

Key Points: BJP's Annamalai: EPS to be TN CM, Accuses Stalin of Politics

  • NDA predicted to win 2026 TN polls
  • EPS expected to become Chief Minister
  • Stalin accused of politicizing Women's Bill
  • Campaign reports massive public response
  • Actor Vijay's debut may create three-way fight
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"We expect EPS to become Tamil Nadu CM...": BJP leader K Annamalai ahead of Assembly elections 2026

BJP leader K Annamalai predicts NDA victory in 2026, expects Edappadi K Palaniswami to become Tamil Nadu CM, and criticizes CM MK Stalin over Women's Reservation Bill.

"This time, we expect Edappadi K Palaniswami to become the chief minister of Tamil Nadu with a huge mandate. - K Annamalai"

Coimbatore, April 15

BJP leader K Annamalai on Wednesday exuded confidence in the victory of the National Democratic Alliance, saying that EPS is expected to become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu this time.

"We are confident in Coimbatore, and across Tamil Nadu, this time, the NDA will come to power with a huge mandate. People of Tamil Nadu want change. They want DMK to get out of the government. We are in Singanallur, where the sitting MLA, KR Jayaram, has earned people's trust. He is a very senior AIADMK leader. Across all the places we are campaigning, the response is massive. This time, we expect Edappadi K Palaniswami to become the chief minister of Tamil Nadu with a huge mandate," he said.

Speaking on the resistance of Chief Minister MK Stalin to the Women Reservation Bill, he said that Stalin is indulging in politics on the proposal because he can see defeat staring at him in the forthcoming Assembly elections 2026.

"Tamil Nadu CM usually wants to do politics over nothing and everything. The mothers and sisters of Tamil Nadu have made it clear that they want the 33 per cent reservation as fast as possible. Tamil Nadu CM can see defeat staring at him, so he chose to make politics out of it," the BJP leader added.

The remarks come as Tamil Nadu nears polling in a single phase on April 23, with counting scheduled for May 4.

The main contest is the elections is expected between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), which includes the Indian National Congress, Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by AIADMK with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) as allies.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay is also set to make his electoral debut with TVK, which may turn the contest into a three-way fight.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally, some hope for change in Tamil Nadu! The DMK government has failed on many fronts. EPS as CM with NDA support could bring much-needed development. Annamalai is right about women's reservation too. Stalin is just playing politics.
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Suresh O
All these predictions before the election are just political posturing. Annamalai is a good speaker, but the real test is at the ballot box. Tamil Nadu voters are very intelligent and will decide based on work, not words.
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Anjali F
As a woman from Tamil Nadu, I agree we need the reservation bill passed. But is Annamalai using it just as an election issue? I want to see action, not just accusations. Both sides need to stop the blame game and deliver.
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Karthik V
The entry of Vijay's TVK makes everything unpredictable. It could split the anti-DMK vote and actually help the current government. NDA's confidence might be a bit premature. 2026 is still far away in politics!
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Michael C
Following Tamil Nadu politics from abroad. The dynamics are fascinating. Annamalai is trying to position BJP as a kingmaker. If NDA wins, it would be a massive shift in southern politics. EPS is a seasoned administrator, which is a plus.

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