OPS Exits NDA, Meets with Stalin: Is a Political Shakeup Brewing in Tamil Nadu?

In a surprising move, former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam (OPS) has officially left the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). This unexpected decision has sent ripples through the state’s political landscape, especially given the timing, just three years before the next assembly elections.

OPS and Stalin Meeting Sparks 2026 Election Buzz

Adding fuel to the fire, OPS met with current Chief Minister and DMK leader, MK Stalin, in Chennai shortly after announcing his departure from the NDA. This meeting has sparked intense speculation about potential alliances and political realignments in the lead-up to the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Could this signal a shift in the state’s political dynamics?

The Implications for the 2026 Elections

While the specifics of their discussion remain undisclosed, the meeting between OPS and Stalin has undoubtedly set the stage for interesting developments in Tamil Nadu politics. Many are wondering if this signals a potential alliance between OPS and the DMK, and what implications this might have for the other major players in the state’s political arena.