CHENNAI: With less than two months for the upcoming Assembly elections, the spotlight has turned to a possible alliance between NTK and TVK, as both parties' leaders are actively voicing against the State and Union governments.
The election is currently expected to be a four-cornered contest. The ruling DMK is leading one front, while the Opposition AIADMK anchors another.
Vijay's TVK and Seeman's NTK are preparing to contest independently, positioning themselves as alternatives to the traditional Dravidian parties.
Despite keeping its doors open with promises of "power sharing", no party has joined Vijay's TVK so far. In response, the TVK leadership has reportedly adopted a new strategy - "one vote per household" -and is internally estimating a vote share of up to 40 per cent.
The pressure on Vijay, however, is intense. The CBI probe into the Karur stampede and ongoing issues related to the censor board clearance of his last film, 'Jana Nayagan', continue to weigh heavily on him.
Close associates warn that an electoral setback could have serious political repercussions. It is against this backdrop that Vijay is believed to have reached out to Seeman through a mutual film industry contact, proposing an alliance.
The message was clear, sources say. Contesting separately would only fragment votes, while a joint front could significantly improve their chances. Though Seeman did not respond immediately, he is reportedly giving the proposal serious thought, even as pressure mounts on him to go solo.
Political analysts point out that if the Seeman-Vijay alliance materialises, the election could shift from a four-cornered to a triangular contest, potentially altering the balance of power in Tamil Nadu.