Chennai, Nov 18 (NationPress) The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is ramping up its initiatives to reintegrate the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) into its coalition, signaling a pivotal moment in its strategy for Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.

Buoyed by its recent success in Bihar, the NDA has redirected its attention towards Tamil Nadu, aiming to establish a more extensive and united coalition by year-end.

As per senior alliance strategists, discussions with the DMDK have progressed significantly, with numerous rounds of talks currently in progress.

The party is being presented with a detailed set of commitments intended to address its long-standing requests, facilitating its rejoining of the NDA.

The leadership anticipates that clarity on the DMDK's ultimate decision will materialize by late December or early January.

This renewed engagement gained prominence following a crucial meeting in Madurai, where former AIADMK minister R.B. Udhayakumar had a brief discussion with DMDK general secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth during a party gathering.

Although publicly described as a routine visit, the meeting is believed to be part of a coordinated political effort aimed at drawing the DMDK closer to the NDA.

Tamil Maanila Congress (TMC) president G.K. Vasan recently met with AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) at his residence in Salem.

According to NDA sources, these discussions were perceived as reinforcing the AIADMK's pivotal role in alliance-building and solidifying its status as the main anchor of the opposition front in Tamil Nadu.

The NDA aims for a considerable expansion of its coalition before the 2026 elections.

In addition to efforts to reinstate the DMDK, dialogues are also ongoing with the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), seen as a vital partner for both social coalition-building and mobilizing votes.

The BJP has shown interest in including actor Vijay's Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in the alliance, although the party's stance is yet to be clarified.

A significant point of contention within the forming alliance is the BJP's proposed coalition government post-2026.

While many smaller parties support this initiative, the AIADMK maintains its intention to form the next government independently.

Despite this, NDA strategists remain optimistic that growing anti-incumbency sentiment against the DMK government will hasten alliance formation.

With negotiations intensifying across various fronts, the DMDK's return is crucial to the NDA's Tamil Nadu strategy.

Political analysts predict that the upcoming weeks will witness further realignments as the opposition coalition transitions into its next phase of consolidation ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.