Edappadi K Palaniswami’s Delhi visits have become a major political flashpoint ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. After meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah, EPS said NDA seat-sharing talks would be finalised soon. However, the DMK and Congress have launched a sharp attack, questioning whether these visits are aimed at securing funds for the state or strengthening ties with the BJP. Framing the election as a battle between Tamil Nadu and Delhi, the opposition has accused the AIADMK of losing political autonomy. With alliances taking shape, the controversy has added a new dimension to the state’s high-stakes electoral contest.