AIADMK to hold key election strategy meet on May 29-30

IANS May 17, 2025 454 views

The AIADMK is gearing up for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections with a critical two-day leadership strategy meeting in Chennai. Party General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami will lead discussions focusing on organizational strength and electoral preparedness across district units. The party is simultaneously launching political attacks on the ruling DMK, particularly criticizing their education policy and financial commitments. These moves signal the AIADMK's aggressive approach to rebuilding its political momentum after the 2021 electoral defeat.

"This government has been consistently neglecting its responsibility towards economically weaker students" - Edappadi K. Palaniswami
AIADMK to hold key election strategy meet on May 29-30
Chennai, May 17: In a significant step towards preparing for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) will convene a two-day meeting of its district secretaries and key organisational leaders later this month.

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AIADMK plans two-day strategic meeting to assess electoral preparedness

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EPS to review district-level challenges and campaign strategies

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Party aims to regain power after 2021 poll defeat

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Critiques DMK's education policy implementation

According to a statement from the party headquarters, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) will preside over deliberations on May 29 and 30.

The first day will see EPS engage with representatives from 42 district units, while the remaining district-level functionaries will hold discussions with the leadership on the second day.

The meetings, to be held at the party office in Chennai, will focus on assessing the party’s organisational strength, evaluating ground-level preparedness, and identifying booth-level challenges ahead of the 2026 electoral battle.

Sources within the party indicate that EPS is likely to review campaign strategies, alliances, and constituency-level feedback during the sessions.

The AIADMK, which is looking to regain power after its defeat in the 2021 Assembly polls, has been intensifying its outreach efforts in recent months.

Party insiders view the upcoming meetings as a crucial platform to energise the cadre base and align district-level leadership with the central leadership’s vision.

Meanwhile, EPS has launched a fresh attack on the ruling DMK government over its education policy implementation.

In a statement he accused the DMK regime of failing to release the required funds for students enrolled under the Right to Education (RTE) Act over the past two years.

“This government has been consistently neglecting its responsibility towards economically weaker students. Many private schools are still awaiting reimbursement, and this delay has affected both institutions and families,” Palaniswami alleged.

The AIADMK leader called on the DMK government to act immediately and fulfil its financial obligations, accusing it of making hollow promises while ignoring the core issues faced by the public.

With both organisational meetings and policy criticism, the AIADMK appears to be setting the tone for a high-stakes political battle in 2026.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
EPS is playing his cards well. After the 2021 defeat, AIADMK needs strong grassroots mobilization. These district-level meetings are crucial to rebuild trust with cadres. Hope they focus on youth outreach too! 🚀
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Priya M.
As a Chennai resident, I appreciate EPS raising the RTE funds issue. Many middle-class families are struggling with school fees. But AIADMK should propose concrete solutions, not just criticism. Both parties need to prioritize education.
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Karthik S.
TN politics is heating up! EPS seems determined to make a comeback. But AIADMK needs more than organizational meetings - they need fresh faces and innovative policies. The 2026 battle will be interesting!
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Meena R.
Why is EPS focusing only on district secretaries? They should involve ordinary party workers too. Real change comes from bottom-up, not top-down. Hope they discuss women's representation properly this time.
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Suresh V.
EPS raising education issues is good, but AIADMK must remember their own shortcomings when in power. Tamil Nadu needs stable policies, not just political blame games. Both DMK and AIADMK should work for people's welfare.
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Anitha P.
As a teacher, I've seen how RTE fund delays affect schools. While EPS is right to highlight this, AIADMK should present a white paper on how they'll handle education differently. We need substance, not just rhetoric!

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