Tamil Nadu Allies, Karnataka Rivals: Cracks In BJP-AIADMK Alliance Show
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The AIADMK, now led by former Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami, has fielded a candidate against ally BJP in Pulakeshinagar seat in Bengaluru.
The growing unease between Tamil Nadu allies, the AIADMK and the BJP, has spilled over into neighbouring Karnataka, which goes to Assembly polls next month.
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), now led by former Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami, has fielded a candidate against ally BJP in Pulakeshinagar seat in Bengaluru.
The AIADMK has chosen D Anbarasan as its candidate. The BJP had earlier announced Murali as its pick for the reserved seat.
The AIADMK's move comes against the backdrop of its strained ties with the BJP that has led to heated exchanges between leaders from the two sides over the past few months.
