The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), led by Anbumani Ramadoss, has joined the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu for the upcoming assembly elections. AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami announced the alliance, calling it a "victory alliance" aimed at defeating the ruling DMK government. Both leaders expressed confidence in the coalition's prospects, with Palaniswami suggesting more parties may join. Seat-sharing agreements have reportedly been finalized. The PMK's inclusion is seen as consolidating the Vanniyar vote bank.