Sasikala, Ramadoss form election alliance
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Mar 20, 2026 · Last updated Mar 20, 2026
This event is primarily political and does not have a direct or significant impact on financial markets. The formation of new alliances and electoral contests are part of the regular political cycle in India.
V. K. Sasikala's newly formed party, India — All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam, and S. Ramadoss's India — Pattali Makkal Katchi have formed an alliance to contest the upcoming India — Tamil Nadu and India — Puducherry Assembly elections. This alliance aims to improve the welfare and autonomy of India — Tamil Nadu. The formation of this alliance comes amidst a reported rift between S. Ramadoss and his son, Anbumani Ramadoss, who has joined the United States — National Democratic Coalition with India — Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Rumors of V. K. Sasikala and S. Ramadoss also being in talks with Vijay's India — Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam were denied by the latter. The India — Election Commission of India has announced that India — Tamil Nadu will go to polls on April 23 and India — Puducherry on April 9, with vote counting scheduled for May 4. The main electoral contest is expected between the India — Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led alliance and the United States — National Democratic Coalition, with Vijay's party aiming to create a triangular contest.
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