With Tamil Nadu’s 2026 assembly elections approaching, the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is rolling out its ambitious "Dravidian Model 2.0" to secure a second term. An article in the party’s mouthpiece, Murasoli, detailed a three-pronged strategy: strengthening grassroots connections through the DMK’s organizational network, promoting state welfare schemes, and leveraging Chief Minister MK Stalin’s personal engagement with voters.

The opposition All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) sharply criticized the DMK’s optimism, labeling its vision a “daydream” and its governance a “complete failure.” AIADMK spokesperson Kovai Sathyan pointed to deteriorating law and order, inadequate safety measures for women, and a surge in drug abuse as evidence of the DMK’s shortcomings. “The so-called Dravidian Model has betrayed the people’s trust,” he told reporters, vowing to expose the ruling party’s lapses in the lead-up to 2026.

The political landscape in Tamil Nadu is shaping up for a heated four-cornered contest. The AIADMK has revived its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to consolidate its voter base. Meanwhile, new entrants are stirring the electoral pot. Actor-politician Vijay’s Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) is gearing up for its 2026 debut, targeting first-time and young voters with a fresh narrative. Filmmaker-activist Seeman’s Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) is also set to contest independently, appealing to regional sentiments. As the DMK doubles down on its voter outreach and the opposition sharpens its attacks, Tamil Nadu’s political battle lines are being drawn for a fiercely competitive election.

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