Mar 17, 2026 12:14 pm IST

Opinion | Why A TVK-NDA Alliance May Remain Just A Fantasy

Politics is no stranger to unlikely alliances. But such "strange bedfellows" typically emerge after elections, when numbers dictate necessity.

TM Veeraraghav TM Veeraraghav Columnist

TM Veeraraghav Columnist

Over the past week, speculation around a possible alliance between Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has dominated the political chatter in Tamil Nadu. But even at first glance, the idea has always seemed more fantasy than feasible strategy.

The BJP has certainly done its part to keep the conversation alive. A noticeably softer stance towards Vijay following the Karur episode and repeated public statements about "keeping doors open" also pointed to a calibrated effort by the party. The transfer of the stampede case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) also led to the impression of Vijay being in the grip of the Centre. 

It All Makes Sense...On Paper

The calculations are tempting. A consolidation of anti-DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) votes - currently split between the TVK and the AIADMK (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) - could, in theory, tilt the scales decisively. However, the leaders of the parties and their objectives mean that this could be a long shot, even if not an impossible one, pre-poll. 

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