Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai expressed confidence that the party's central leadership will decide on alliances for the 2026 assembly elections to challenge the ruling DMK. Amid speculation of a BJP-AIADMK alliance revival, Annamalai emphasised the aim to strengthen the party and address state issues like corruption and law and order.
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