TN’s politics of Urimai
Tamils, who vote today, are used to a political culture that sees welfare as a right (urimai), not benefaction. DMK understands that well. But, its governance deficit is what gives AIADMK an opening. Problem? It’s still seen by many as ‘reporting’ to Delhi
On April 23, Tamil Nadu will elect a new assembly. While news coverage has mainly focused on Bengal and SIR’s fallout, TN’s is no less consequential an election.
Incumbent DMK-led alliance with Stalin as CM seeking a second consecutive term and a reconstituted AIADMK-BJP alliance with E Palaniswami as CM-face aside, the most discussed of this cycle is entrant, actor Vijay’s TVK, contesting all 234 seats, having rejected reported offers of seats and CM-ship from NDA.
Seeman’s NTK, adds a fourth corner.
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