After all those speculations, it is confirmed that the BJP is in talks with the AIADMK for a pre-poll alliance ahead of the 2019 elections. Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal came to Chennai on Thursday night and met senior AIADMK leaders. Accompanied by BJP leader Pon Radhakrishnan and state party president Tamilisai Soundararajan, he met AIADMK Electricity Minister Thangamani and Municipal and Rural Administration Minister SP Velumani.
Speaking to reporters at the airport on Wednesday evening, Goyal said, “I am sure we will work together to serve the people of Tamil Nadu. All possibilities are under consideration and discussion. At the right time we will give the good news and confirmation. You will come to know the reality and very soon you will hear from us.”