From Vijay's Christmas Outreach to Karnataka CM Tussle: Southern Politics Heats Up

Politics and communal harmony dominated the Southern states this week, with Tamil Nadu witnessing a Christmas outreach battle among DMK, AIADMK and TVK ahead of the 2026 elections, alongside continued tensions over the Thiruparankundram hill dispute. Kerala saw sharp political reactions after the lynching of a migrant worker, with the state government blaming the politics of hate, while questions were raised over alleged curbs on Christmas celebrations in schools. Karnataka continued to grapple with an unresolved leadership tussle within the Congress and growing civic concerns in Bengaluru. Together, these developments highlight how identity, governance, and power struggles are shaping the political narrative across South India.