Karunanidhi Centenary Sparks Alliance Speculation in Tamil Nadu

Karunanidhi’s Centenary Celebration Triggers Political Speculation in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu’s political landscape has been stirred by the centenary celebrations of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) patriarch M Karunanidhi, widely known as Kalaignar. The event, which saw the participation of senior BJP leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has ignited widespread speculation about potential shifts in the state’s political dynamics.

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Rajnath Singh’s praise for Karunanidhi as one of the “most revered leaders of the country, a titan of Indian politics, and an able administrator” caught many by surprise. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed his astonishment, stating that Rajnath Singh lauded Karunanidhi in a way that “even our DMK men would not.” This unexpected camaraderie between the BJP and DMK has set tongues wagging across Tamil Nadu’s political circles, with many questioning whether this is a precursor to a new political alignment.

The situation was further intensified when Rajnath Singh released a commemorative coin in honor of Karunanidhi. The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), a rival Dravidian party, quickly labeled this gesture as evidence of a “secret pact” between the BJP and DMK, fueling rumors of potential new alliances.

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Despite the swirling speculation, the Congress party, a long-standing ally of the DMK, appears calm. Confident in their alliance, Congress believes that their partnership with the DMK will endure through the 2026 Assembly elections. Sources within the Congress have dismissed suggestions of exploring new alliances with the AIADMK, stating that such ideas do not hold much weight and that decisions regarding alliances rest with the central leadership, not state leaders.

The Congress-DMK alliance has been one of the most enduring electoral partnerships in Tamil Nadu’s history. Despite occasional tensions, the relationship between the two parties has proven formidable. Their coalition has been particularly successful in recent elections, as evidenced by the 2024 Lok Sabha results where the AIADMK was left with no seats. MK Stalin and Rahul Gandhi’s mutual admiration and public endorsements further solidify this partnership.

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As Tamil Nadu’s political circles continue to buzz with speculation, the question remains whether the unexpected gestures at Karunanidhi’s centenary celebrations will lead to a significant realignment of alliances in the state.

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