The BJP would implement the three-language policy in Tamil Nadu once it comes to power in 2026, the party’s State unit president K. Annamalai said here on Friday.

He claimed that the BJP’s signature campaign for the policy gained public backing, with government school students extending their support.

He told mediapersons that a decision pertaining to the BJP’s allies in the State would be made at an appropriate time. From being considered an “untouchable”, the BJP has grown into a formidable force in the State’s political sphere, Mr. Annamalai said, adding that the desire among political parties to join hands with the BJP was palpable.

He further said that the BJP’s national leadership would take a decision over alliance, and on which party would head it. “As for the BJP, alliance will be based on trust. Ditching parties at an opportune time is not in the DNA of BJP…,” he added.

On Union Minister Amit Shah urging Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to offer medical and technical courses in Tamil, he questioned why the DMK had not taken concrete steps [towards this], despite advocating for such measures.

Responding to Mr. Stalin’s remarks comparing the BJP’s campaign to that of a circus, Mr. Annamalai questioned the legitimacy of a similar campaign led by Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin to seek exemption for the State from the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test.

He further criticised the Karnataka government over the Mekedatu dam row, and asked why Mr. Stalin had not formally taken up the issue with his Karnataka counterpart.

‘DMK misusing funds’

He also dismissed claims that the Directorate of Enforcement’s actions against certain Ministers were politically motivated, and accused the ruling DMK of misusing funds from State-run liquor sales for electoral gains.

He reiterated that the BJP had no personal enmity with any party or leader, but remained focused on strengthening its position in Tamil Nadu.