PM Modi to Launch Mega NDA Front in Tamil Nadu, 12 Leaders to Share Stage in Madurantakam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially kick off the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) campaign for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections with a grand rally at Madurantakam near Chennai on January 23. The event, marking a key moment in the state’s election calendar, will see leaders from 12 NDA partner parties sharing the stage in a symbolic display of unity and political strength.
The carefully orchestrated gathering reflects the BJP’s strategy to combine national leadership appeal with strong regional representation. While Modi anchors the campaign with his national stature, Edappadi K. The NDA has named former Chief Minister and AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami as its chief ministerial face in Tamil Nadu to strengthen the alliance’s local appeal among voters.
The stage setup itself is designed to highlight the alliance’s breadth, featuring symbols and leaders from key regional parties, including AIADMK, PMK, AMMK and others. This visual narrative signals an attempt to bring together diverse political forces under a single electoral umbrella.
Political analysts say that while the Madurantakam rally serves as a powerful launchpad, the real test for the NDA will be turning this top-level unity into effective coordination at the constituency level. With evolving alliance dynamics — including seat-sharing negotiations and competition from other emerging parties — the battle for Tamil Nadu promises to be one of the most competitive in the 2026 electoral landscape.
