Due to the BJP s lack of any significant electoral success in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, it has been branded as a "North Indian" party even though it has a strong presence in Karnataka and Telangana, the two other South Indian states. The BJP has made all-out efforts to win a few seats and register its presence in Tamil Nadu but will it be able to do so?
In the recent political landscape of Tamil Nadu, ties with the BJP have become a contentious issue among Dravidian parties. Accusations of secret deals and alliances have surfaced, with the BJP using the Katchatheevu island controversy to gain leverage ahead of the general elections. BJP s strategy in Tamil Nadu, led by promising leader Annamalai, aims to break new ground in a historically challenging political terrain.