**NDA Set to Form Government in Tamil Nadu, Says Amit Shah**
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has confidently stated that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will establish a government in Tamil Nadu following the 2026 Assembly elections, with the BJP playing a significant role in the coalition. In a recent interview with a regional newspaper, Shah declared, “The NDA alliance of the BJP and the AIADMK is going to form a government in Tamil Nadu next year.” He indicated that the Chief Ministerial candidate would be from the AIADMK, although he refrained from naming Edappadi K. Palaniswami, the party’s current general secretary.
This assertion is noteworthy, as no Dravidian party has shared power with allies in Tamil Nadu since 1967. Shah’s comments have sparked speculation about the potential for a national party, specifically the BJP, to gain influence in state governance if the alliance succeeds in the elections.
When questioned about the possibility of actor Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), joining the NDA, Shah responded, “There is still time for elections,” leaving the door open for future developments.
Shah’s remarks follow his rally in Madurai on June 8, where he criticized the ruling DMK government, alleging it has engaged in extensive corruption. He accused the state administration of misappropriating Rs 450 crore worth of nutrition kits provided by the Centre, claiming this deprived the poor of essential food supplies. Additionally, he highlighted a Rs 4,600 crore sand mining scam that has reportedly forced the impoverished to pay inflated prices while benefiting the ruling party.
Reiterating the BJP’s ambitions in Tamil Nadu, Shah expressed confidence in the electorate’s sentiment, stating, “I understand the pulse of the people and can say that the people of Tamil Nadu will dethrone the DMK in the next elections.”
At the same event, Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran announced that Shah would lead a “Silent Operation” aimed at defeating the DMK led by MK Stalin. He further remarked, “Chief Minister Stalin is asking, ‘Who is that Shah?’ Let me tell him: this is the same Shah who helped the BJP come to power in Haryana, Maharashtra, and Delhi. DMK is afraid of him.”
In conclusion, Amit Shah’s statements signal a strategic push by the NDA in Tamil Nadu, aiming to reshape the political landscape ahead of the upcoming elections.
**FAQ**
**Q: What did Amit Shah say about the NDA’s plans for Tamil Nadu?**
A: Amit Shah stated that the NDA, comprising the BJP and AIADMK, will form the government in Tamil Nadu after the 2026 Assembly elections, with a Chief Ministerial candidate from the AIADMK.
