Tamil Nadu CM Stalin's membership drive doubles up as damage control and voter connect
The move comes as the BJP and AIADMK regroup for the 2026 assembly elections, while new political entrants like actor Vijay add to the churn. Stalin, in a detailed social media post, highlighted his government's achievements and warned against what he called the BJP's "political invasion"-referring to the Centre's three-language policy and alleged fund cuts to the state.
With Union Home Minister Amit Shah visiting Tamil Nadu frequently to oversee NDA strategy, DMK sees the coming election as a serious challenge. In 2024, the BJP and AIADMK had fought separately and lost. Shah is seen as the driving force behind the current NDA unity push.
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