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CM Vijay taps Kamaraj to pressure DMK, Modi supporters eye BJP boost
✍️ India Today
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 11:02 AM
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Chief Minister Vijay has employed senior DMK leader Kamaraj in a bid to corner the party, prompting Modi allies to view it as a significant opening for the BJP.
The chief minister, identified as Vijay, has strategically employed senior DMK figure Kamaraj in a political maneuver aimed at constraining the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ahead of upcoming electoral contests.
By aligning with Kamaraj, Vijay seeks to exploit intra‑party dynamics within the DMK, creating a situation that could weaken the opposition's cohesion.
Observers aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi have interpreted the development as a sizable opening for the Bharatiya Janata Party to expand its influence in the region.
Political analysts note that the move underscores the BJP's broader strategy of leveraging regional fissures to bolster its national standing.
The situation remains fluid, with both the DMK and BJP expected to respond in the coming days.
By aligning with Kamaraj, Vijay seeks to exploit intra‑party dynamics within the DMK, creating a situation that could weaken the opposition's cohesion.
Observers aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi have interpreted the development as a sizable opening for the Bharatiya Janata Party to expand its influence in the region.
Political analysts note that the move underscores the BJP's broader strategy of leveraging regional fissures to bolster its national standing.
The situation remains fluid, with both the DMK and BJP expected to respond in the coming days.