Lok Sabha Polls 2024: How BJP Is Increasing Its Footprints In Tamil Nadu

CHENNAI: In a major growth forward of the essential 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Celebration (BJP) has secured an important seat-sharing settlement with the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) in Tamil Nadu. As a part of the deal, the PMK, representing the Vanniyar minority, has been allotted ten parliamentary constituencies for contesting the upcoming polls within the southern state. PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss expressed optimism about this alliance, stating, “The folks of Tamil Nadu are craving for a change after six many years of rule by different events. To fulfil this aspiration, PMK has chosen to align with the Nationwide Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the BJP.”

#WATCH | PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss says, “For the final ten years PMK has been a part of the NDA in Delhi. At the moment, PMK has determined to affix the NDA in Tamil Nadu and an settlement was signed. We’re pleased that we have now joined the NDA in Tamil Nadu for a change. The final 57-58… pic.twitter.com/tAhx1mE4iQ
— ANI (@ANI) March 19, 2024

Impression Of BJP-PMK Alliance 

Tamil Nadu BJP president Ok Annamalai echoed Ramadoss’s sentiments, emphasizing the power of the alliance. He highlighted the transformative impression of the PMK’s resolution to align with the NDA, resulting in a right away shift within the political panorama. Each leaders are set to take part in a public assembly alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underscoring the importance of this collaboration. 

State/UT Lok Sabha Constituency INDIA Celebration INDIA Candidates

Telangana Adilabad (ST) INC Atram Suguna

Telangana Peddapalli (SC) INC Gaddam Vamsi Krishna

Telangana Karimnagar INC

Telangana Nizamabad INC T. Jeevan Reddy

Telangana Zahirabad INC Suresh Kumar Shetkar

Telangana Medak INC Neelam Madhu

Telangana Malkajgiri INC Patnam Sunitha Mahender Reddy

Telangana Secunderabad INC Danam Nagender

Telangana Hyderabad INC

Telangana Chevella INC G. Ranjith Reddy

Telangana Mahabubnagar INC Challa Vamshi Chand Reddy

Telangana Nagarkurnool (SC) INC Mallu Ravi

Telangana Nalgonda INC Kunduru Raghuveer Reddy

Telangana Bhuvanagiri INC Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy

Telangana Warangal (SC) INC Kadiyam Kavya

Telangana Mahabubabad (ST) INC Balram Naik

Telangana Khammam INC

Tamil Nadu Tiruvallur INC Sasikanth Senthil

Tamil Nadu Chennai North DMK Kalanidhi Veeraswamy

Tamil Nadu Chennai South DMK Thamizhachi Thangapandian

Tamil Nadu Chennai Central DMK Dayanidhi Maran

Tamil Nadu Sriperumbudur DMK T. R. Baalu

Tamil Nadu Kancheepuram DMK G. Selvam

Tamil Nadu Arakkonam DMK S. Jagathrakshakan

Tamil Nadu Vellore DMK D. M. Kathir Anand

The PMK, which largely represents the Vanniyar minority in Tamil Nadu, was the second essential alliance accomplice of the BJP within the Lok Sabha election 2019, which contested on seven alliance seats. With a vote share of 5.42 per cent, it was unable to safe even one seat within the polls. PMK contested 23 seats within the AIADMK alliance within the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Meeting election and received 5 seats by securing 4.04 per cent.

In the course of the 2019 common elections, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led Secular Progressive Alliance, which comprised INC, VCK, MDMK, CPI, CPI(M), IUML, MMK, KMDK, TVK, AIFB, registered a landslide victory by profitable 38 of the 39 seats. In 2019, the DMK received 23 Lok Sabha seats with 33.2 per cent vote share, Congress bagged eight seats with 12.9 per cent vote and CPI received 2 seats in Tamil Nadu. CPI(M) obtained a seat, IML received 1 seat and independents have been elected on 2 seats.

The PMK had a slight improve in vote share to five.42 per cent over seven seats in 2014, up from 4.Four per cent for eight seats. Anbumani Ramadoss is presently a Rajya Sabha member having been elected unopposed in 2019.

BJP’s Seat-Sharing Preparations

Following the settlement, discussions are underway to finalize the specifics of the seat-sharing association. PMK leaders are anticipated to attend Prime Minister Modi’s upcoming public assembly in Salem, the place the official announcement of PMK candidates will happen. This alliance marks a strategic transfer by the BJP to bolster its presence in Tamil Nadu, a state traditionally dominated by Dravidian events.

Increasing Footprints In DMK-Dominated Tamil Nadu

The latest seat-sharing cope with the PMK underscores the BJP’s concerted efforts to increase its affect in Tamil Nadu, regardless of being below the rule of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). Prime Minister Modi’s intensive outreach within the state, coupled with alliances with regional events and outstanding figures like actor R Sarath Kumar, indicators the BJP’s decided push into Tamil Nadu’s political enviornment. This was adopted by Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) chief T.T.V. Dhinakaran’s announcement of his occasion’s unconditional help to the BJP-led alliance for the Lok Sabha polls. 

Apparently, throughout his latest rallies in Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced growth tasks value Rs 30,000 crore. In his speeches, PM Modi persistently criticized the ruling DMK for its alleged mismanagement over the previous three years, its dynastic politics, and its perceived anti-Hindu stance. PM Modi additionally tactfully prevented direct criticism of the one-time NDA ally AIADMK, which has distanced itself from the BJP. PM Modi’s reward for AIADMK founder M.G. Ramachandran and former chief J Jayalalithaa additional signifies that channels for collaboration should exist. 

It could be famous that the BJP, in alliance with the AIADMK, had drawn a clean within the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. In 2023, the 2 parted methods, leaving the BJP to contest with smaller events comparable to Maanila Congress, PMK and so on.

Inclusive Method and Political Technique

The BJP’s inclusive strategy, demonstrated by way of the number of leaders from various backgrounds to helm the occasion in Tamil Nadu, goals to dispel misconceptions of it being a pro-Brahmin occasion and broaden its attraction past conventional voter bases. By showcasing a dedication to inclusivity and embracing regional sentiments, the BJP seeks to carve a distinct segment in Tamil Nadu’s political panorama.

Challenges And Optimism

Whereas the BJP faces challenges in Tamil Nadu, notably in garnering help amidst present political dynamics, the occasion stays optimistic about its prospects. With the Lok Sabha elections approaching, the BJP’s concerted efforts to interact with voters and forge alliances underscore its dedication to ascertain a formidable presence within the state and reshape Tamil Nadu’s political narrative within the upcoming elections.

Lok Sabha Elections In Tamil Nadu

The primary section of voting for all 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu is scheduled for April 19. The Election Fee has introduced a seven-phase polling schedule throughout the nation, with voting going down from April 19 to June 1 and counting of votes slated for June 4.