Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) did well in 12 areas in Tamil Nadu’s elections. They got third place in six areas, even beating the BJP and AIADMK in some places. Their votes went up a lot compared to last time. NTK is becoming an important part of Tamil Nadu politics. Their success comes from talking about Tamil pride and their leader, Seeman, who is a strong speaker and doesn’t team up with other parties.
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Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) did well in 12 areas in Tamil Nadu’s elections. They got third place in six areas, even beating the BJP and AIADMK in some places. Their best results were in central Tamil Nadu, where they got a lot of votes in places like Tiruchirappalli and Nagapattinam. They got around 10% or more votes in these areas, which is quite good for them.
Despite low expectations and the BJP’s strong campaign, Seeman’s Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) surprised everyone by gaining support in the Lok Sabha polls. The party’s focus on Tamil nationalism, especially regarding Sri Lankan Tamil issues, has resonated with Tamil youth since its formation in 2009.
Seeman, the leader of Naam Tamilar Katchi, has faced criticism for using Tamil sentiments for political gain and allegedly exploiting the Tamil diaspora for funding. Despite this, his party has remained strong without big-name campaigners, money, or media attention. Seeman’s shift towards Tamil nationalism and criticism of Hindutva has been significant since around 2014. By avoiding alliances, NTK presents itself as the sole voice of Tamil aspirations. Additionally, the party allocates 50% of its tickets to women, ensuring representation for all communities. NTK mostly relies on crowdfunding and fields candidates who are politically committed or can finance their campaigns due to limited resources.