Rahul Gandhi Criticizes AIADMK as BJP's Puppet in Tamil Nadu
T.N. Assembly election: AIADMK is just a mask for BJP, says Rahul Gandhi at Ponneri
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During a public meeting in Ponneri, Tamil Nadu, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the AIADMK of being a mere facade for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He claimed that the AIADMK no longer operates independently and is used by the BJP to further its agenda in the state.
- 01Rahul Gandhi labels AIADMK as a facade for BJP.
- 02He asserts that the AIADMK is no longer an independent party.
- 03Gandhi claims the BJP controls AIADMK leaders.
- 04He emphasizes the impact on Tamil history, culture, and language.
- 05The comments were made during a public meeting in Ponneri.
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At a public meeting in Ponneri, Tamil Nadu, on April 18, 2026, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and a prominent Congress leader, criticized the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) party. He stated that the AIADMK has become merely a facade for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which he accused of wanting to control Tamil Nadu from New Delhi. Gandhi claimed that the AIADMK no longer functions independently and is being utilized to promote the BJP's political interests. He urged the public to recognize that the AIADMK, along with its leaders and symbols, are under the influence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He expressed concern that this alliance threatens Tamil history, culture, and language.
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Gandhi's statements could influence public perception of the AIADMK and BJP's political strategies in Tamil Nadu.
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