The BJP has provided the publish of Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay if the NDA wins the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election, in keeping with celebration sources. As a part of the proposed seat-sharing association, the saffron celebration has additionally provided round 80 seats to the TVK. Talks between the 2 events, in the meantime, have entered the ultimate leg forward of the polls, sources mentioned.
The transfer, if it materialises, might alter electoral calculations within the state, the place even small shifts in vote share usually resolve tightly contested constituencies. Vijay can also be eyeing the Chief Minister’s publish, which stays a key level within the negotiations, sources mentioned.
BJP has been making a concerted push to convey actor-politician Vijay and his celebration below the NDA umbrella. The Saffron celebration has been utilizing a number of channels to open a line of communication with Vijay, whose political outfit Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has quickly drawn consideration after his entry into lively politics.
One of the important thing channels being explored consists of the involvement of a deputy chief minister from one other state who’s believed to be appearing as a negotiator within the outreach effort.
BJP EYEING VIJAY’S FAN VOTE BASE
The BJP’s curiosity in actor-politician Vijay is essentially linked to the large fan following he enjoys throughout Tamil Nadu. Party strategists consider that even a small share of this assist might play a decisive function within the upcoming Assembly elections.
According to sources, BJP leaders really feel that “even two per cent votes can change the direction of victory” in a number of constituencies. Tamil Nadu’s electoral historical past has usually witnessed slim successful margins, making even marginal vote shifts politically vital.
CONCERNS WITHIN VIJAY’S CAMP
At the identical time, the potential of aligning with the NDA is reportedly inflicting unease amongst sections of Vijay’s shut advisers.
Sources mentioned some members of his interior circle are involved about how such a transfer may affect the credibility of his newly launched political platform.
The apprehension stems from the truth that Vijay entered politics projecting an unbiased picture and presenting his celebration as a recent various in Tamil Nadu’s political panorama.
Advisers concern that becoming a member of a longtime nationwide alliance too early might dilute that narrative.
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