Vijay's TVK: A Reluctant Corner in Tamil Nadu's Electoral Arena

• Tamil Nadu's political landscape is dominated by a duopoly of DMK and AIADMK for nearly six decades.
• Actor-turned-politician Vijay's new party, Thamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), emerged with hopes of allying with the Indian National Congress.
• Speculation of a Congress-TVK alliance diminished after DMK's Kanimozhi met Rahul Gandhi, solidifying the DMK-Congress ties.
• Vijay's TVK is now seen as a reluctant corner, as his preferred alliance with Congress seems unlikely.
• Other alliances are forming, with NDA consolidating and DMK's alliance appearing strong; Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) continues to go solo.

Why It Matters: Vijay's TVK faces an uphill battle as a new entrant in Tamil Nadu's established political duopoly.