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As political heat rises in Tamil Nadu with evolving alliance formulas, seat-sharing talks, and a flurry of charges and countercharges with elections on the horizon, India Today is hosting a high-profile round table in Chennai on Wednesday. Leading politicians, strategists, policymakers and analysts will come together to decode the state’s political, economic and social landscape ahead of the polls.
The gathering aims to provide a platform for diverse voices to share their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing Tamil Nadu.
The event will open with an address by Chief Minister MK Stalin, who will outline his views on governance and the state’s development priorities. His speech is expected to highlight the government’s vision for Tamil Nadu, presenting a roadmap for inclusive growth, welfare-oriented policies and the state’s role within India’s federal framework,
Participants from across the political spectrum — regional and national parties including the AIADMK, DMK, BJP, Congress and TVK — are scheduled to engage in discussions on evolving campaign narratives, ideological shifts and voter sentiment. The event will feature debates examining how issues such as Hindutva, language politics and social dynamics are shaping the electoral landscape.
A panel on women’s participation in Tamil Nadu politics will feature Khushbu Sundar (BJP), Apsara Reddy (AIADMK) and Kanimozhi NVN Somu (DMK). The session will focus on political leadership, representation and the broader role of women in public life.
Political commentator Swaminathan Gurumurthy, editor of Thuglak, will offer insights into contemporary political thought and the idea of social justice in modern India, adding context to ongoing debates about the state’s ideological direction.
The intersection of cinema and politics will also be explored in a session titled ‘The Vijay Factor’. Representatives from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, AIADMK, DMK and BJP will discuss the influence of celebrities in Tamil Nadu’s political arena and their potential impact on voter preferences.
Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai and Congress MP Karti Chidambaram will participate in a debate on the BJP’s strategies and prospects in southern India. Their discussion is expected to examine party expansion, political strategy and the distinctive nature of regional politics.
State governance will come under focus in a session featuring School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi and IT Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, who will discuss recent education reforms and the government’s initiatives in digital innovation and public service delivery.
Dayanidhi Maran, Deputy Leader of the DMK, will address welfare politics and economic decision-making, sharing his perspective on how these factors shape public policy in Tamil Nadu. The session will examine the effectiveness of welfare programmes and their significance in state governance.
The event will conclude with addresses by Leader of the Opposition and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. They are expected to share their views on national politics, economic priorities and policy frameworks that could shape Tamil Nadu’s future trajectory.
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