AIADMK-BJP Alliance: A Potential Game Changer in Tamil Nadu

Former Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami met Union Home Minister Amit Shah amid talks of reviving AIADMK's alliance with BJP ahead of state assembly polls. The discussions involved issues like Hindi imposition in Tamil Nadu. AIADMK's prior alliance with BJP ended in September 2023 due to internal disagreements.

In a significant political development, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami held discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence, sparking speculation about a potential renewal of the AIADMK-BJP alliance in Tamil Nadu.

The meeting, shrouded in anticipation, primarily focused on the alleged imposition of Hindi in the state, as Palaniswami articulated his party's concerns and views on the matter to Shah. This comes after the AIADMK severed ties with the BJP in September 2023 due to internal friction with the state leadership.

The AIADMK's displeasure towards BJP's Tamil Nadu leadership arose from criticisms made by BJP's K Annamalai. As talks of reviving their alliance persist, the AIADMK-BJP combine is seen as a formidable opposition to the DMK-led INDIA bloc, in the upcoming assembly polls.

(With inputs from agencies.)