BJP to project Vijaykanth as Tamil Nadu CM for 2016 elections?

May 24, 2014 21:25

The Bharatiya Janata Party is keen to project Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam led by actor-turned-politician Vijaykanth as Tamil Nadu chief minister if a merger between the two parties takes place before Tamil Nadu assembly elections in 2016.

An informal exchange of ideas between BJP the parties has begun at the high level. There will be quid pro quo if the merger talks take serious shape, say sources.

In the third week on June, Modi is likely to visit Chennai to thank voters. According to a top leader of BJP. The BJP is keen to encash Modi's popularity and to win 20 to 25 MLAs in the state.

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