In a major political development in Tamil Nadu, senior AIADMK leader CV Shanmugam announced that the party has decided to extend its support to TVK after the party’s victory created a major political shift in the state. The statement has now intensified discussions about the future political landscape of Tamil Nadu and the changing equations among major regional parties.
Speaking to the media in Chennai, CV Shanmugam said AIADMK was founded with a strong ideological stand against the DMK and has maintained anti-DMK politics for more than five decades. He stated that a proposal suggesting the formation of an AIADMK government with DMK support was discussed internally, but the majority of party members strongly rejected the idea.
According to Shanmugam, many leaders and cadre felt that any alliance or understanding with the DMK would damage the identity and existence of AIADMK itself. He made it clear that the party’s core political ideology has always been against the DMK, and compromising on that stand would not be acceptable to party workers and supporters.
He further explained that AIADMK is currently focusing on rebuilding and strengthening its own organisational structure after facing political setbacks in recent years. However, considering the present political situation and the emergence of TVK as a victorious force, the party ultimately decided to extend support to Vijay’s party.
The announcement is being viewed as a significant moment in Tamil Nadu politics, especially at a time when actor-turned-politician Vijay is rapidly emerging as a major political figure in the state. TVK’s growing influence among youth and urban voters has already started changing political discussions across Tamil Nadu.
Political observers believe AIADMK’s support could help TVK gain further momentum in the coming days. At the same time, the development also reflects the challenges faced by traditional regional parties as new political forces continue to attract public attention.
The latest statement from AIADMK has now triggered fresh debates over possible future alliances, opposition strategies, and the political direction Tamil Nadu may witness in the upcoming years.