Chennai, December 15 (NationPress) As the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections approach, anticipated to occur in April next year, political maneuvers within the state have ramped up significantly. The AIADMK has initiated preparations for this pivotal electoral contest.

In light of recent gatherings by the party's General and Executive Committees, the AIADMK has officially started distributing application forms for those aspiring to run in the upcoming Assembly elections under its banner.

Tamil Nadu is poised for a competitive political landscape, with the ruling DMK, the AIADMK-led coalition, the BJP-led alliance, and actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerging as prominent contenders.

Currently, the AIADMK has aligned itself with the BJP, and the dynamics of this alliance are expected to significantly influence the election results.

Insiders suggest that AIADMK leaders are eager to bolster their coalition by potentially inviting other regional entities such as the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK). There are also signs of discussions aimed at expanding the opposition front to challenge the DMK, although no formal announcements have yet been made.

Simultaneously, there is growing interest among political observers regarding the number of seats the AIADMK might allocate to its current ally, the BJP, should a formal seat-sharing arrangement occur.

In this context, the AIADMK is moving forward with organizational readiness and unity initiatives.

A statement from the party indicated that applications from party members wishing to contest as AIADMK candidates will be accepted starting Monday until the 23rd of this month. Applications can be submitted at the party headquarters from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This process is being initiated in light of the upcoming general elections for the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, as well as the Assembly elections in Puducherry and Kerala.

Founded in 1972 by iconic leader and former Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran, the AIADMK has maintained its status as one of the two major Dravidian parties in Tamil Nadu politics for over fifty years.

Following the passing of its long-time leader J. Jayalalithaa in 2016, the party has faced numerous internal and political challenges. Under Edappadi K. Palaniswami’s leadership, the AIADMK is now striving to consolidate its organizational framework and present a united front as it prepares to challenge the ruling DMK in the upcoming elections.