Dhinakaran sees scope for coalition government, cabinet berths for AMMK
T.T.V. Dhinakaran, founder of the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK), expressed confidence that his party could be included in the AIADMK cabinet after the 2026 Assembly election. He stated that this desire for cabinet berths was to compensate his followers who had previously held positions in the AIADMK government. Dhinakaran emphasized that the AMMK would not pressure the AIADMK and that any alliance would be handled with care. He also extended an invitation to former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam to join the NDA, acknowledging the delicate situation surrounding his legal dispute with the AIADMK high command.
29 JAN 2026
— 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.
30 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
AIADMK district secretaries will meet on February 4th to finalize election preparations, including decisions on party alliances.
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