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UPDATED: Jan 30, 2026 19:46 IST
On this Special Report, Akshita Nandagopal breaks down the shifting political landscape in poll-bound Tamil Nadu. The DMK and Congress have officially finalised their alliance following a high-level meeting between Rahul Gandhi and DMK MP Kanimozhi in Delhi. Akshita Nandagopal notes that while the partnership is confirmed, 'seat-sharing and power-sharing remain unresolved' as the Congress pushes for a significant increase in its seat count and potential cabinet berths. The programme also examines the NDA's strategy, where the BJP is attempting to consolidate various AIADMK factions and regional players like TTV Dinakaran’s AMMK. The report highlights the entry of actor Vijay’s TVK as a potential game-changer and the uncertainty surrounding O Panneerselvam’s role. Despite internal friction over specific constituencies like Madurai North, the DMK-Congress combine aims to replicate its previous electoral success against a fragmented opposition.
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