# Tamil Nadu by-election political alignments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tamil-nadu-by-election-political-alignments
> Updated: 2026-09-29T12:05:47.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) party initially announced its intention to remain neutral in the upcoming Madurantakam and Dharapuram assembly by-elections in Tamil Nadu. PMK President Dr. Ambumani Ramadass stated the party would neither contest nor support any other political group, a move reportedly driven by dissatisfaction with the AIADMK leadership regarding candidate selection.

Following this announcement, political speculation has emerged regarding a potential shift in strategy. Reports suggest that the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader, Vijay, may seek to include the PMK in a cabinet to secure political advantages. This potential alliance is viewed as a strategic attempt to consolidate votes in the Madhurandhagam constituency, where the PMK maintains a significant voter base, to prevent those votes from shifting to the AIADMK.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: PMK potentially to join TVK cabinet to secure votes

Speculation suggests Vijay’s TVK may invite PMK into its cabinet to secure crucial votes in the Madhurandhagam constituency for upcoming by-elections.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pmk-potentially-to-join-tvk-cabinet-to-secure-votes

### 2026-09-18: PMK party to remain neutral in Tamil Nadu by-elections

The PMK party will not contest or support any candidates in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram by-elections in Tamil Nadu, signaling potential shifts in regional political alliances.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pmk-party-to-remain-neutral-in-tamil-nadu-by-elections

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