Chennai, Dec 14 (NationPress) The president of the Tamil Nadu BJP, Nainar Nagenthran, is set to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi this Sunday, coinciding with a significant political shift regarding alliance dynamics in Tamil Nadu as the 2026 Assembly elections approach.

Nagenthran's trip to Delhi follows a pivotal moment for the AIADMK. During its recent General Council assembly, a resolution was passed that empowers general secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) to make decisions on alliance partners for upcoming elections.

Following the passing of the resolution, Nagenthran met with Palaniswami at his home in Chennai, raising speculations about a revival of collaboration between the BJP and AIADMK.

After the Chennai meeting, he took a flight to the capital.

Earlier, addressing the press in Tamil Nadu, Nagenthran indicated that his visit to Delhi was primarily for a ceremony celebrating the release of a commemorative postal stamp honoring Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar, a notable Tamil ruler. However, the political implications of his visit were heightened after discussions with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

In a social media post shared on the platform X, Nagenthran described his meeting with Sitharaman as part of a “pilgrimage visit” during which he presented various petitions collected from his recent outreach efforts throughout Tamil Nadu.

While the specifics of these discussions remain undisclosed, the meeting is perceived as part of broader consultations with the BJP's central leadership.

Sources suggest that Nagenthran is anticipated to meet Amit Shah later today, an event that has garnered significant attention within political circles.

The BJP-AIADMK alliance in Tamil Nadu has experienced various phases of collaboration and conflict in recent years. Despite jointly contesting the 2021 Assembly elections and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, recurring issues regarding leadership, seat allocation, and regional political narratives have emerged.

The AIADMK’s choice to grant Palaniswami the authority to independently decide on alliances is viewed as a strategy to consolidate power within the party and negotiate from a position of strength.

For the BJP, which has been steadily striving to enhance its presence in Tamil Nadu, nurturing a constructive relationship with the AIADMK is crucial.

Nagenthran’s consecutive engagements—first with Palaniswami in Chennai and subsequently with senior Union ministers in Delhi—are considered a critical juncture that could provide early indications of the alliance's future direction as the 2026 Assembly elections draw near.