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Durai Vaiko Says DMK Could Back BJP, Calls for Unity Ahead of Delimitation
✍️ NDTV
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 08:46 PM
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Durai Vaiko warned that the DMK might lend support to the BJP and urged opposition parties to unite as the delimitation process approaches.
Durai Vaiko, a senior leader of the left‑wing party, addressed a media gathering in Tamil Nadu, stating that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) could extend support to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in upcoming electoral calculations. He linked this possibility to the ongoing delimitation exercise, which is set to redraw constituency boundaries across the state.
The politician emphasized that the opposition must present a united front to safeguard regional interests during the delimitation process. Vaiko argued that fragmented opposition would weaken Tamil Nadu's bargaining power at the national level and could lead to outcomes that do not reflect the state's demographic realities.
While refraining from naming specific allies, Vaiko called on all non‑BJP parties to coordinate strategies, share resources, and avoid vote‑splitting. He noted that a cohesive opposition could better negotiate the implications of delimitation and protect the state's political balance.
His remarks come at a time of heightened speculation about post‑delimitation alliances, with analysts watching closely how traditional rivalries might shift. Vaiko's comments add another layer to the ongoing discourse on coalition dynamics ahead of the next general elections.
No official response from the DMK or BJP has been recorded as of now, and the delimitation timeline remains under the purview of the Election Commission of India.
The politician emphasized that the opposition must present a united front to safeguard regional interests during the delimitation process. Vaiko argued that fragmented opposition would weaken Tamil Nadu's bargaining power at the national level and could lead to outcomes that do not reflect the state's demographic realities.
While refraining from naming specific allies, Vaiko called on all non‑BJP parties to coordinate strategies, share resources, and avoid vote‑splitting. He noted that a cohesive opposition could better negotiate the implications of delimitation and protect the state's political balance.
His remarks come at a time of heightened speculation about post‑delimitation alliances, with analysts watching closely how traditional rivalries might shift. Vaiko's comments add another layer to the ongoing discourse on coalition dynamics ahead of the next general elections.
No official response from the DMK or BJP has been recorded as of now, and the delimitation timeline remains under the purview of the Election Commission of India.