2026 — The Battlefield for Change Led by Seeman in Tiruchirappalli - People’s Conference for Change – 2026 Tamil Nadu’s First Tamil National Government - The Dream of NTK

Tamil Nadu is set to witness what supporters describe as a defining political moment ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. On February 21, 2026, in Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), under the leadership of its Chief Coordinator Seeman, will host a major political gathering titled “People’s Conference for Change – 2026.”

According to party sources, this event is not intended to be a routine political rally. Instead, it is positioned as a platform to argue that systemic political transformation is more important than a mere change in ruling parties. The conference aims to offer an alternative to decades of coalition politics, dynastic leadership, and centralized dominance, proposing a people-centered political model for Tamil Nadu.

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Why Tiruchirappalli? A Symbolic Center of Change

Situated at the geographical heart of the state, Tiruchirappalli is seen as a symbolic meeting point of North and South, urban and rural Tamil Nadu. Its selection reflects the party’s intention to make the city the political ground for a new beginning, representing unity and broad social participation.

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Building the Political Foundation for 2026

With the 2026 elections approaching, the conference is expected to clearly outline NTK’s:

1. Core ideological positions

2. Vision for governance

3. Policy solutions to people’s issues

4. Approach to Centre–State relations

5. Commitment to Tamil rights and state autonomy

6. Plans for employment, education, agriculture, the economy, and environmental protection

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Seeman’s Political Positioning

Seeman has consistently stated that his political journey is not driven by electoral calculations but by what he describes as the long-term rights and future of the Tamil people. This conference is being viewed as a milestone in his political path, aiming to shape a clear alternative political framework rooted in Tamil nationalism and people’s rights.

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The Dream: Tamil Nadu’s First Tamil National Government

NTK’s 2026 goal goes beyond replacing the party in power. The central vision is the formation of what it calls Tamil Nadu’s first “Tamil National Government.”

This proposed model is said to rest on key pillars:

1. Tamil as the primary language of governance

2. An economy centered on farmers, women, and workers
3. Greater state autonomy with balanced Centre–State relations
4. Youth employment and education reforms 
5. Environmental protection and land rights

The party argues Tamil Nadu should evolve from being an administrative unit under central control into a political authority that safeguards Tamil identity and rights.

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“Power to the People” – NTK’s Core Theory

NTK describes its envisioned government as a people’s government, not merely a party government. Political power, it argues:

1. Should not be dictated from New Delhi

2. Must arise from the lived realities of the people of Tamil Nadu

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A Government for All Tamils

The party emphasizes that its Tamil National Government would not serve one section alone, but all Tamils. It highlights the need to place Adi Tamils (historically marginalized Tamil communities) at the center of political representation rather than at the margins.

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The Next Stage of Social Justice

NTK frames its political model as an expansion of social justice beyond welfare schemes. It argues justice must also ensure:

1. Identity

2. Authority

3. Dignity

The demand to officially recognize and list Devendra Kula Vellalars separately is presented as a step toward restoring historical identity and ensuring fair administrative recognition.

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Data-Driven Governance

The party stresses that governance should be based on data rather than slogans. A caste census is proposed as a foundational administrative measure to ensure fair representation in education, employment, and public institutions.

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Inner Line Permit (ILP) Proposal

NTK has proposed implementing an Inner Line Permit system for migrants from other Indian states. The party frames this as an administrative mechanism to:

1. Protect local employment opportunities

2. Preserve language and culture

3. Manage demographic and resource pressures

It emphasizes that the intent is regulation rather than exclusion, prioritizing local welfare while maintaining administrative oversight.

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Gender Equality and Generational Change

For all 234 Assembly constituencies, NTK is expected to field:

1. 117 men and 117 women

2. Over 100 young candidates

Candidate selection, the party says, will prioritize social contribution, activism, and ideological clarity, rather than wealth or political lineage. This is presented as a challenge to male-dominated and hereditary political structures.

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Representation in Public Institutions

NTK calls for stronger representation of Adi Tamils in:

1. Public administration

2. Police services

3. Education administration

4. Local governing bodies

5. Public sector institutions

The party argues social justice must be visible not only in welfare policies but in decision-making authority.

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A Conference Rooted in People’s Participation

The event is designed to include broad participation from:

1. Farmers

2. Youth

3. Women

4. Workers

5. Students

6. Social and Tamil rights organizations

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Conclusion

The People’s Conference for Change – 2026 is presented as more than a party gathering. Supporters describe it as an attempt to consolidate the voices of those seeking a new political direction for Tamil Nadu.

What influence this conference will ultimately have on the 2026 elections remains to be seen. However, the February 21 meeting in Tiruchirappalli is poised to play a significant role in shaping the next phase of political discourse in the state.