DMDK Awaits BJP Invitation for Alliance Discussions

10 UPDATES · 10 DAYS · 21 JAN 2026 — 30 JAN 2026

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Latest · 30 Jan 2026

AIADMK district secretaries will meet on February 4th to finalize election preparations, including decisions on party alliances.

What this timeline covers

This event covers T.T.V. Dhinakaran's AMMK returning to the NDA alliance and includes reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions by T.T.V. Dhinakaran, the AMMK, the NDA, and BJP officials unless they are direct developments of this occurrence.

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21Jan

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

T.T.V. Dhinakaran’s AMMK returns to NDA in Tamil Nadu ahead of Assembly elections

The Hindu

The DMDK has completed consultations on potential alliances but has not yet made an official decision and awaits an invitation from the BJP.

23Jan

The Hindu

Edappadi K. Palaniswami and T.T.V. Dhinakaran joined forces with the National Democratic Alliance at a Madurantakam meeting, pledging to defeat the DMK in the upcoming Assembly elections.

The Hindu

Political leaders Edappadi K. Palaniswami and T.T.V. Dhinakaran announced an alliance against the DMK, claiming it is corrupt and anti-people.

24Jan

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin declared his DMK government's victory in the 2026 election.

The Hindu

Several former AIADMK members, including former deputy general secretary S.V.S.P. Manickaraja, have joined the DMK, citing the party's status as a factor in their decision.

27Jan

The Hindu

T.T.V. Dhinakaran, founder of the AMMK, aims to secure cabinet positions for his party in the AIADMK government after the 2026 Assembly election.

29Jan

The Hindu

O. Panneerselvam, coordinator of the AIADMK, expressed his willingness to rejoin the AIADMK, leaving the decision to Edappadi K. Palaniswami.

The Hindu

Edappadi K. Palaniswami rejected O. Panneerselvam's offer to rejoin the AIADMK, citing his removal based on a unanimous resolution.

30Jan

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

AIADMK district secretaries will meet on February 4th to finalize election preparations, including decisions on party alliances.

Story concluded