Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, a fresh crop of small and little-known political outfits has surfaced, drawing attention for sudden launches, shifting loyalties and unexpected alliance claims.

The article points to former minister Panruti Ramachandran launching a party named “MGR Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam”. It says even the party’s office-bearers were largely unknown until a reported resignation by its general secretary, which made many realise such a post existed.

It also mentions a group of parties claiming they would revive “Kamarajar’s rule” and announcing a separate front under the banner of a “people’s welfare alliance”. The piece says voters were surprised to hear of these groups and their new coalition.

In addition, the commentary highlights a “breaking news” claim that Singath Tamilar Munnetra Kazhagam had joined the AIADMK alliance and was allotted a seat, and notes resignations by two functionaries from Tamil Maanila Congress over contesting under the lotus symbol.

Finally, it refers to Sasikala being associated with a party named “All India Revolutionary Leader People’s Progressive Kazhagam” and says she has aligned with PMK leader Ramadoss, while details such as seat-sharing have not been made public. Overall, the article portrays the campaign atmosphere as filled with such developments, leaving voters curious about what comes next.