K Annamalai, Karthi Chidambaram and Rajdeep Sardesai on the Vijay Factor | India Today Debate

In this episode of the India Today Debate, BJP leader K. Annamalai and Congress MP Karthi Chidambaram join host Rajdeep Sardesai to discuss the shifting political landscape of Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2026 assembly elections. K. Annamalai notes that while one cannot discount the 'Vijay factor' due to the actor's appeal among Gen Z voters, he argues that 'Converting a fan base into votes and the votes into seats is a little complicated journey.' The discussion delves into the challenges faced by new political outfits, the impact of anti-incumbency at the micro-constituency level, and the role of 'dynasty politics' in the state. Annamalai specifically critiques the rapid rise of Udhayanidhi Stalin, contrasting it with the longer political journeys of previous leaders. Karthi Chidambaram maintains that while the enthusiasm for new players is evident, the structural advantages of established alliances like the I.N.D.I.A. bloc remain formidable in a first-past-the-post system. #IndiaToday #RajdeepSardesai #Annamalai #itwebvideos #KarthiChidambaram #TamilNaduPolitics #Vijay #TVK #UdhayanidhiStalin #DMK #AIADMK #TNPolitics2026 #DynastyPolitics #IndianPolitics #PoliticalDebate #TamilNadu Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel. India Today YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more. Stay tuned for latest updates and in-depth analysis of news from India and around the world! WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2A... Download App: https://indiatoday.link/wHaj Follow us: Official website: https://www.indiatoday.in/ Twitter:   / indiatoday   Facebook:   / indiatoday