Tamil Nadu ex-CM O Panneerselvam has announced his faction's decision to quit BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Ex-minister and Panneerselvam's loyalist Panruti Ramachandran said, "At present, there is no alliance with any party." Notably, the decision comes hours after Panneerselvam's meeting with CM MK Stalin during morning walk. The Assembly polls in the state will take place in 2026.