AIADMK did not accept DMK’s ‘offer of support’ to form government, says former Minister
AIADMK leader K. Pandiarajan stated that his party rejected an offer of support from the DMK to form the government following the last Assembly elections. He dismissed claims that the party is weakening, attributing such narratives to members looking for reasons to defect.
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The statement clarifies internal party dynamics and historical political maneuvering within Tamil Nadu's competitive political landscape.
Former Minister for School Education and AIADMK leader K. Pandiarajan on Tuesday contended that his party did not accept the “offer of support” by the DMK forr government formation immediately after the Assembly poll last May. Quoting AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, the former Minister told reporters that though the matter had been raised at a meeting of the legislators, no one spoke in favour of the proposal. “Those who want to leave the organisation are using this as a pretext to quit the party,” Mr.
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