Chennai:
AIADMK General Secretary and Tamil Nadu leader of the opposition, Edappi. Palaniswami thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for supporting AIADMK and welcoming the party to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Taking into the social media platform X, Palaniswami said, “I expand my gratitude for my unwavering support to the honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi for @AIADMKOFICIAL. We are welcomed in a partnership with the NDA – Tamil Nadu’s progress and prosperity installed on a shared vision for progress and prosperity.
He added, “In this important moment, under the visionary guidance of the Honorable Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji, AIADMK will work together with NDA colleagues to realize people’s aspirations and contribute to their transformative vision for the country.”
Highlighting the future goals of the party, EPS said, “Together, we are committed to building a more and more Tamil Nadu – free from dynastic politics, corruption and misunderstanding. The people of Tamil Nadu deserve a transparent, development -centric government, and we are firm to give it to the upcoming assembly elections.”
Prime Minister Modi officially expressed optimism about NDA in NDA Guna, Prime Minister Modi officially welcomed the AIADMK.
In his post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Strong together, united towards Tamil Nadu’s progress! Glad that the AIADMK joins the NDA family. Simultaneously, with our other NDA partners, we will take Tamil Nadu to new heights of progress and serve the state with passion.
The Prime Minister also launched a sharp attack on the ruling DMK, stating, “For Tamil Nadu’s progress and to maintain the uniqueness of Tamil culture, it is important that the corrupt and divisive DMK be uprooted as soon as possible – something will ensure our alliance.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during his visit to Chennai on Friday, formally announced the revival of the AIADMK-BJP alliance and announced that AIADMK would lead the NDA in Tamil Nadu.
He also confirmed that Palaniswami would be the Chief Minister’s candidate for the alliance for the 2026 assembly elections.
At a press conference, HM Shah described a fresh alliance as a “natural partnership”, stating that the two sides share a common vision for the development of Tamil Nadu.
This reunion marks a major political development, which reduces the ties dissected in September 2023.
Then Tamil Nadu BJP President K. The alliance was broken after controversial comments till Annamalai, who, who CN Annadurai and J. The AIADMK leadership was angered by criticizing prestigious Dravidian leaders like Jayalalithaa.
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