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TTV Dhinakaran Rejoins NDA, Aims to "Bring Back Amma's Govt" in TN

AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran has announced his party's return to the NDA fold in Tamil Nadu, setting aside past differences. He stated the primary goal is to bring back a government in the spirit of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. BJP leader Piyush Goyal welcomed the move, asserting the NDA's commitment to defeating the ruling DMK alliance. The political landscape is heating up ahead of the 2026 assembly elections, which may see a triangular contest involving actor Vijay's new party.

Key Points: AMMK Rejoins NDA Alliance in Tamil Nadu Ahead of 2026 Polls

  • AMMK rejoins NDA after 4-month exit
  • Focus on defeating DMK-Congress alliance
  • BJP's Piyush Goyal welcomes party back
  • Elections set for first half of 2026
  • Triangular contest with Vijay's new party
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"We wanted to bring back Amma's Govt": TTV Dhinakaran after AMMK joins NDA in Tamil Nadu

TTV Dhinakaran says AMMK is back in NDA to restore "Amma's government" as BJP's Piyush Goyal targets DMK. Key political realignment before TN elections.

"We are happy to be back in the NDA alliance... we wanted to bring back Amma's government. - TTV Dhinakaran"

Chennai, January 21

The Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran on Wednesday said his party is happy to rejoin the National Democratic Alliance in Tamil Nadu almost four months after he quit it, emphasising that their goal is to bring back the government of 'Amma', the former AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa.

He said the party has put past differences aside to focus on the welfare of Tamil Nadu and the people.

Addressing a press conference in Chennai, Dhinakaran said, "We are happy to be back in the NDA alliance. Forgetting the past, we wanted to bring back Amma's government. To stop this government, we will form Amma's government. You all know who the NDA CM candidate is...for AMMK and Tamil Nadu's welfare, we have forgotten about all the betrayal."

Dhinakaran had left the NDA alliance in September 2025.

Earlier in the day, Dhinakaran met Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party's Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal in Chennai.

Goyal welcomed AMMK chief TTV Dhinakaran back into the NDA, saying the alliance will work together to defeat the "anti-Bharat DMK" government in the state, which heads into Assembly elections this year.

"In the NDA, AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami, Anbumani Ramadoss and other colleagues are all committed to removing this corrupt and incompetent DMK government, which is attacking the people of TN and Tamil pride. We will all work together and defeat the anti-Bharat DMK alliance. NDA alliance will provide good leadership, good governance and social justice for sisters and fathers of Tamil Nadu and good opportunities for the youth of Tamil Nadu. We will ensure that the Tamil language and culture go all over the world," he said.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a public meeting at Maduranthakam in Tamil Nadu's Chengalpattu district on January 23, as the BJP intensifies efforts ahead of the State assembly elections.

The NDA led by AIADMK and the BJP in Tamil Nadu along with other parties will look to defeat the ruling DMK-Congress alliance. The election will feature a triangular contest after actor-turned-politician Vijay has launched his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), and is eyeing the top spot.

Tamil Nadu is scheduled to hold Assembly elections in the first half of 2026, and political activity in the state is intensifying as parties roll out their campaign strategies and manifestos.

- ANI

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Shreya B
As a Tamilian, I just want a government that focuses on development, jobs, and women's safety. Whether it's NDA or DMK, their actions matter more than their words. All this talk of "Tamil pride" needs to translate into better infrastructure and healthcare. 🤞
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Karthik V
Strong NDA alliance is the need of the hour to remove the corrupt DMK government. They have done nothing for the state in the last few years. Welcome back Dhinakaran ji. At least now the opposition is united. Jai Hind!
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Priya S
The real question is who will be the CM face? EPS or someone else? This internal tussle within the alliance could be their weakness. Meanwhile, Vijay's new party adds another twist. Interesting elections ahead!
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Aman W
"Forgetting the past" and "forgotten all the betrayal" – easier said than done for the public. We remember. This feels like a marriage of convenience for power, not for the people. Hope I'm wrong.
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Michael C
Watching from outside, Tamil Nadu politics is incredibly complex and dynamic. The mention of promoting Tamil language and culture globally is a positive goal any alliance should pursue. Hope the focus remains on such constructive agendas.

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