Contesting on DMK symbol caused severe distress: Durai Vaiko
Durai Vaiko of the MDMK has expressed frustration over the DMK's pressure to force his party to contest under the DMK symbol during recent elections. He described the situation as anti-democratic and stated that the party will decide its future in the alliance at an upcoming meeting.
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Internal tensions within political alliances can significantly impact regional election outcomes and the stability of coalition governments.
Durai Vaiko, the Principal Secretary and Member of Parliament of the MDMK, said that the DMK exerted pressure to prevent his party from contesting under its own symbol in even a single constituency during the Assembly elections. This has caused severe distress at all levels of the party, he claimed. The decision regarding continuing in the alliance will be determined during the party’s General Council meeting scheduled for June 27, he added.
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