Sat Apr 12 09:02:21 UTC 2025: ## Stalin Slams BJP-AIADMK Alliance as “Corrupt Pact of Defeat”

**Chennai, [Date]** – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin today vehemently condemned the renewed alliance between the BJP and the AIADMK, calling it a “corrupt alliance of defeat” that jeopardizes the state’s autonomy. His statement follows Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s announcement in Chennai yesterday formally reconstituting the partnership for the 2026 Assembly elections.

Stalin accused both parties of prioritizing power over the interests of Tamil Nadu, questioning the lack of a clear ideological foundation for the alliance. He highlighted AIADMK’s stated opposition to issues like NEET, Hindi imposition, and the three-language policy, questioning whether these positions are genuinely reflected in the alliance’s “common minimum programme.” He noted that Shah’s announcement failed to address these concerns, instead focusing on criticizing the DMK and Stalin himself.

The Chief Minister also pointed to the CBI’s ongoing investigation into NEET exam malpractice in five states, questioning the agency’s impartiality given the BJP’s alliance with the AIADMK. He contrasted the alleged deterioration of law and order under the BJP’s rule in Manipur with Tamil Nadu’s relative peace, criticizing Shah’s remarks on the state’s law and order situation as irresponsible.

Stalin further reignited accusations of corruption against the AIADMK, referencing former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s past corruption convictions. He also alleged that some AIADMK functionaries joined the BJP to evade prosecution following central raids. He accused the BJP of a calculated plan to undermine Tamil language and culture and Tamil Nadu’s rights through Hindi imposition and constituency delimitation, claiming the AIADMK has become a willing accomplice.

In contrast, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while announcing the alliance with AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS), emphasized the alliance’s potential to win the 2026 election, citing the success of a similar alliance in 1998. He dismissed suggestions of BJP interference in AIADMK’s internal affairs or that the removal of K Annamalai was a precondition for the alliance. EPS himself portrayed the alliance as a partnership committed to Tamil Nadu’s progress and prosperity. The stage is now set for a fierce electoral battle in Tamil Nadu in 2026.

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