{"id":2496,"date":"2025-09-25T16:10:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T10:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/en\/?p=2496"},"modified":"2025-09-25T16:21:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T10:51:59","slug":"bjp-efforts-stalled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/en\/bjp-efforts-stalled\/","title":{"rendered":"BJP Efforts Stalled: Dhinakaran Rules Out Return to NDA with EPS as CM Candidate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-generator.ryrob.com\/user\/generated\/article-writer\/1758796676846.jpg\" alt=\"T.T.V. Dhinakaran speaks to reporters amid tense alliance talks in Tamil Nadu\" \/><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/\"><strong>BJP Efforts Stalled: Dhinakaran Rules Out Return to NDA with EPS as CM Candidate<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tamil Nadu&#8217;s political scene heats up as alliance talks hit a wall. T.T.V. Dhinakaran, head of the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK), just shut down any quick return to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). He made it clear: no deal unless Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) leads as the chief ministerial candidate.<\/p>\n<p>This firm no from Dhinakaran stalls BJP&#8217;s push in the south. It comes at a key time, with the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on the horizon. You can feel the tension building, as old rivals and friends shuffle for power.<\/p>\n<p>In this piece, we break down the stalled BJP efforts. We&#8217;ll look at the history of these ties, Dhinakaran&#8217;s reasons for saying no, and how it shakes up Tamil Nadu&#8217;s vote map. Stick around to see what this means for the big election fight ahead.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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Past Alliances<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/en\/bjp-efforts-stalled\/#Recent_Negotiation_Attempts_by_BJP\" >Recent Negotiation Attempts by BJP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/en\/bjp-efforts-stalled\/#Role_of_EPS_in_the_Equation\" >Role of EPS in the Equation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/en\/bjp-efforts-stalled\/#Dhinakarans_Stance_and_Reasons_for_Rejection\" >Dhinakaran&#8217;s Stance and Reasons for Rejection<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/en\/bjp-efforts-stalled\/#Public_Statements_Ruling_Out_NDA_Return\" >Public Statements Ruling Out NDA Return<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/en\/bjp-efforts-stalled\/#Underlying_Factors_Influencing_AMMKs_Position\" >Underlying Factors Influencing AMMK&#8217;s Position<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/en\/bjp-efforts-stalled\/#Implications_for_AMMKs_Independent_Path\" >Implications for AMMK&#8217;s Independent Path<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/en\/bjp-efforts-stalled\/#Impact_of_Stalled_Efforts_on_BJPs_Tamil_Nadu_Strategy\" >Impact of Stalled Efforts on BJP&#8217;s Tamil Nadu Strategy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/en\/bjp-efforts-stalled\/#Challenges_in_Southern_State_Outreach\" >Challenges in Southern State Outreach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/en\/bjp-efforts-stalled\/#Potential_Shifts_in_NDA_Coalitions\" >Potential Shifts in NDA Coalitions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/en\/bjp-efforts-stalled\/#Strategic_Adjustments_BJP_Might_Consider\" >Strategic Adjustments BJP Might Consider<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/en\/bjp-efforts-stalled\/#Broader_Political_Landscape_in_Tamil_Nadu\" >Broader Political Landscape in Tamil Nadu<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/en\/bjp-efforts-stalled\/#Competition_from_DMK-Led_Alliance\" >Competition from DMK-Led Alliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/en\/bjp-efforts-stalled\/#Influence_of_Regional_Parties_and_Voter_Bases\" >Influence of Regional Parties and Voter Bases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/en\/bjp-efforts-stalled\/#Future_Scenarios_for_2024_Elections\" >Future Scenarios for 2024 Elections<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/en\/bjp-efforts-stalled\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background_on_the_BJP-AMMK_Alliance_Dynamics\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/\">Background on the BJP-AMMK Alliance Dynamics<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tamil Nadu politics often twists like a river bend. The BJP and AMMK have danced together before, but now the music stops. Understanding their past helps explain why these talks grind to a halt.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Ties_and_Past_Alliances\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/\">Historical Ties and Past Alliances<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Back in 2019, BJP teamed up with AMMK for the Lok Sabha polls. They ran joint campaigns in key spots like Theni. Dhinakaran&#8217;s party brought muscle from the Thevar community, while BJP aimed to grow its base.<\/p>\n<p>That pact didn&#8217;t win big seats, but it built trust. Fast forward to 2021 assembly elections. AMMK joined the AIADMK-led front, which included BJP support. They fought side by side, but results stayed flat\u2014AIADMK lost ground to DMK.<\/p>\n<p>These links show a pattern. Both sides saw value in numbers. Yet cracks appeared early, tied to leadership fights in the AIADMK family tree.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_Negotiation_Attempts_by_BJP\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/\">Recent Negotiation Attempts by BJP<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After 2021, BJP reached out again. They met Dhinakaran in Delhi last year, pushing for a 2024 tie-up. BJP leaders like K. Annamalai wanted AMMK&#8217;s vote pull in the south.<\/p>\n<p>Talks dragged on through meetings and calls. BJP offered seats and roles, but Dhinakaran held back. Roadblocks popped up over who leads the pack.<\/p>\n<p>Why the stall? BJP focuses on its own growth, but Dhinakaran wants guarantees. These efforts echo past tries, yet feel more urgent now.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_of_EPS_in_the_Equation\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/\">Role of EPS in the Equation<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>EPS sits as AIADMK chief, but NDA talks often skip him. Dhinakaran sees this as a slight to his cousin&#8217;s legacy\u2014both stem from Jayalalithaa&#8217;s old guard. EPS led the state once, from 2017 to 2021.<\/p>\n<p>In NDA chats, BJP eyes other faces, like O. Panneerselvam (OPS). This irks Dhinakaran, who ties his support to EPS. Without EPS as CM pick, AMMK stays out.<\/p>\n<p>This dynamic highlights old rifts. Family loyalties clash with party needs, making any deal tough.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dhinakarans_Stance_and_Reasons_for_Rejection\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/\">Dhinakaran&#8217;s Stance and Reasons for Rejection<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dhinakaran speaks bold and clear. His no to NDA shakes the board. Let&#8217;s unpack why he draws this line.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Public_Statements_Ruling_Out_NDA_Return\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/\">Public Statements Ruling Out NDA Return<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In a recent TV chat, Dhinakaran said flat out: no alliance without EPS as the face. He dropped this amid BJP&#8217;s national rally push. Timing matters\u2014elections loom close.<\/p>\n<p>Press meets followed, where he stressed unity under EPS. This isn&#8217;t new talk; he hinted at it months back. But now, it lands hard, stalling BJP efforts.<\/p>\n<p>His words aim at voters too. By naming EPS, he rallies AIADMK fans tired of splits.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Underlying_Factors_Influencing_AMMKs_Position\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/\">Underlying Factors Influencing AMMK&#8217;s Position<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ideology plays a part. AMMK sticks to Dravidian roots, while BJP pushes Hindutva. Voter bases overlap in rural spots, but clashes arise.<\/p>\n<p>Dhinakaran&#8217;s family story fuels this. He split from AIADMK in 2017 over Sasikala&#8217;s ouster. That grudge lingers, making him wary of half-measures.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, AMMK eyes growth on its own. They won a by-poll seat in 2021, proving clout. Why rush into a shaky NDA?<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Implications_for_AMMKs_Independent_Path\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/\">Implications for AMMK&#8217;s Independent Path<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This choice sets AMMK for solo runs. They could grab seats in Thevar-strong areas like Sivaganga. Or eye ties with others, like NTK.<\/p>\n<p>Watch for signs: check AMMK rallies or candidate lists. If they go alone, it splits anti-DMK votes. You can track this by following local news on caste swings.<\/p>\n<p>For observers, note how small parties like AMMK tip scales. Their moves often decide tight races.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_of_Stalled_Efforts_on_BJPs_Tamil_Nadu_Strategy\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/\">Impact of Stalled Efforts on BJP&#8217;s Tamil Nadu Strategy<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>BJP wants a southern foothold, but this snag hurts. It forces a rethink on coalitions. The math gets trickier without AMMK.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_in_Southern_State_Outreach\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/\">Challenges in Southern State Outreach<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Tamil Nadu proves tough for BJP. In 2021 polls, they won just four seats, under 11% votes. Dravidian parties dominate, leaving little room.<\/p>\n<p>This stall exposes gaps. Without AMMK&#8217;s 5-7% pull, BJP struggles in the south. Past flops, like weak 2019 shows, repeat.<\/p>\n<p>Voters here prize local issues over national ones. BJP must adapt fast.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Potential_Shifts_in_NDA_Coalitions\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/\">Potential Shifts in NDA Coalitions<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ripple hits partners like PMK. They allied with BJP in 2021, but tensions brew over seats. If AMMK bolts, PMK might demand more.<\/p>\n<p>Look at 2016: alliances flipped quick, with PMK jumping sides. Such shifts could fragment NDA here.<\/p>\n<p>Other small groups, like DMDK, watch close. A chain reaction might form new fronts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Adjustments_BJP_Might_Consider\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/\">Strategic Adjustments BJP Might Consider<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>BJP could court more locals. Build ties with caste outfits or focus on urban youth via social media.<\/p>\n<p>Direct outreach works too\u2014rallies on jobs, not just temples. Analysts, map constituencies: target places like Coimbatore where BJP has edge.<\/p>\n<p>Pivot to EPS directly? Possible, but risks AIADMK ire. Keep eyes on Delhi moves.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broader_Political_Landscape_in_Tamil_Nadu\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/\">Broader Political Landscape in Tamil Nadu<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This isn&#8217;t just one spat. It ties into big trends. Opposition scrambles while DMK holds strong.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Competition_from_DMK-Led_Alliance\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/\">Competition from DMK-Led Alliance<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/\">DMK&#8217;s 2021 win\u2014159 seats\u2014sets the bar. Their front, with Congress, smells blood in BJP&#8217;s mess. Stalled talks gift them unity.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Voters see DMK deliver on schemes like free buses. BJP&#8217;s stall lets rivals paint them as outsiders.<\/p>\n<p>By-elections show DMK grip: they held most in 2022-23.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Influence_of_Regional_Parties_and_Voter_Bases\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/\">Influence of Regional Parties and Voter Bases<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/\">AMMK sways Thevars, about 10% of voters. In past by-polls, like R.K. Nagar 2017, such groups swung results.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Similar for Vanniyars via PMK. Caste math rules here\u2014alliances ignore it at peril.<\/p>\n<p>Track forums or community meets. They signal shifts before polls.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Future_Scenarios_for_2024_Elections\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/\">Future Scenarios for 2024 Elections<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/\">Opposition might split, helping DMK. Or AMMK joins AIADMK, forming a rival front.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/\">Key spots: Theni, where Dhinakaran shines. Watch vote shares there.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/\">For you, follow EPS-Dhinakaran meets. A patch-up changes everything.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/\">Conclusion<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>BJP&#8217;s efforts to pull AMMK back into NDA hit a dead end. Dhinakaran&#8217;s rejection, linked to EPS as CM candidate, adds fog to Tamil Nadu politics. Old ties fray under leadership demands.<\/p>\n<p>Takeaways hit home: alliances shift like sand. Preconditions like this spotlight power plays. Eyes stay on 2024, where every seat counts.<\/p>\n<p>This stall questions NDA&#8217;s south drive. Will BJP bend, or go alone? Stay tuned\u2014your vote in these battles shapes the story. What do you think happens next? Share in comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; BJP Efforts Stalled: Dhinakaran Rules Out Return to NDA with EPS as CM Candidate Tamil Nadu&#8217;s political scene heats up as alliance talks hit a wall. T.T.V. Dhinakaran, head of the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK), just shut down any quick return to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). 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