Udit Raj, a senior leader of the Indian National Congress, said the DMK-Congress alliance will win the Tamil Nadu state election [1].
The assertion comes as political factions prepare for the 2026 assembly elections. The outcome in Tamil Nadu is a critical indicator of the BJP's ability to penetrate southern India, a region where the party has historically struggled to gain a foothold against strong regional coalitions.
Raj said the alliance's strong regional support and the BJP's weak organizational presence make a victory likely [1]. He said that the DMK-Congress alliance is clearly winning in Tamil Nadu and that the BJP is not in the competition [1].
Beyond the southern state, Raj addressed the broader electoral landscape in other regions. He said that Congress should perform well in Assam [1]. Regarding West Bengal, he said the situation is not yet entirely clear, though he noted that a higher voting percentage suggests a shift in momentum [1].
Raj also commented on the influence of the ruling party's infrastructure. He said the BJP possesses a complete system, adding that the Election Commission is also reported to be with them [1].
While Raj focuses on the alliance's lead, other analyses suggest a tiered competition in the state. Reports indicate the AIADMK front currently holds second place in the Tamil Nadu polls [2]. This positioning suggests that while the BJP may struggle, the primary challenge to the DMK-Congress bloc remains the regional opposition led by the AIADMK.
Raj's comments in April 2026 reflect the confidence of the alliance as they seek to consolidate power in the south before the formal voting process begins [2].
“The DMK-Congress alliance is clearly winning in Tamil Nadu and the BJP is not in the competition.”
The confidence expressed by Udit Raj underscores a strategic bet by the Congress and DMK on regional identity and organizational strength to shut out the BJP in Tamil Nadu. By framing the BJP as non-competitive and the AIADMK as the only significant challenger, the alliance seeks to define the election as a two-way race between established regional forces rather than a national ideological battle.
