Sun Apr 06 02:13:56 UTC 2025: ## Amit Shah to Visit Chennai Amidst Tamil Nadu Political Speculation

**Chennai, April 6, 2025** – Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Chennai next week, fueling speculation about the BJP’s strategy for the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The visit, confirmed by top sources, will take place between the evening of April 10th and April 11th, and includes a meeting with S. Gurumurthy, editor of Thuglak. Further details of the itinerary are yet to be finalized.

Mr. Shah’s trip follows a meeting between AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami and himself in New Delhi last week, sparking rumors of a potential BJP-AIADMK alliance. This speculation is further amplified by BJP State president K. Annamalai’s recent announcement that he will not be leading the party into the 2026 elections. A replacement is expected to be chosen soon.

Sources within the BJP indicate a strong desire to secure an alliance with the AIADMK, viewing it as a crucial step to capitalize on perceived anti-incumbency sentiment against the ruling DMK. The party reportedly believes a credible alternative is necessary to effectively challenge the DMK. Discussions with other parties, such as the PMK or NTK, will reportedly only commence after a successful AIADMK alliance is secured.

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