Sasikala to continue her consultations with her followers on finalising strategy for 2026 T.N. Assembly poll

V.K. Sasikala, former interim general secretary of the AIADMK and Jayalalithaa's aide, is meeting with her followers to finalize a strategy for the 2026 Assembly election. She plans to hold discussions until Wednesday, February 18th, and aims to impress upon her supporters that they should participate in the election. Sasikala will not be able to contest this year due to a disqualification period stemming from a corruption conviction in 2017. The group's presence in the electoral scene is being considered as a way to address the AIADMK's perceived weakness and gain influence.