The AIADMK’s re-election conceals the nuances of a highly competitive campaign in Tamil Nadu

Last week the AIADMK held off a strong challenge from the DMK to win a consecutive term in office for the first time since 1984. Andrew Wyatt and C. Manikandan discuss the battle between to two regional parties, which featured material promises, debates on alcohol prohibition and a subtle restructuring to the party elites. This post forms part of a series of posts on the 2016 Legislative Assembly Elections. Click here to read more.