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DMK Faces Four-Way Siege in Tamil Nadu's Fierce Election Battle

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin needs to draw on decades of political experience to ward off challengers

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Moneycontrol•09-02-2026, 13:17

DMK Faces Four-Way Siege in Tamil Nadu's Fierce Election Battle

•Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK is under a four-way attack from traditional rivals, ideological opponents, narrative challengers, and star-powered newcomers.
•ADMK, led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami, spearheads the opposition, while BJP pushes a Hindu-nationalist agenda, and NTK challenges with Tamil identity rhetoric.
•Actor-turned-politician Vijay's TVK adds celebrity glamour, aiming to erode DMK's dominance with his star power.
•Anti-incumbency votes are expected to be geographically divided, with NDA strong in central/northern regions and NTK/TVK in southern districts.
•DMK faces challenges in digital battles and surveys, with potential for a significant drop in vote share due to fragmented opposition and silent voters.

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