Navigating Political Challenges in Tamil Nadu and EU's Trade Balances

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The chapter explores the BJP's campaign strategies in Tamil Nadu, the skepticism towards their ideologies, and the complexities of EU trade policies concerning technology exports. It delves into corruption allegations in the DMK party, the challenges faced by BJP in Tamil Nadu, and the balancing act between trade openness and national security in EU-US relations.

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