PMK Joins AIADMK-led NDA for Tamil Nadu 2026 Elections

• Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) has officially joined the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
• The alliance was announced by AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami and PMK chief Anbumani Ramadoss at a joint press conference in Chennai.
• This strategic tie-up is formed ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections scheduled for 2026.
• PMK holds significant regional influence, particularly among the Vanniyar community in northern Tamil Nadu districts like Vellore and Salem.
• Palaniswami criticized the ruling DMK government, alleging "sexual assaults" and false appropriation of AIADMK initiatives.

Why It Matters: PMK's alliance with AIADMK-led NDA strengthens their bid for Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026.