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Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) General Secretary Vaiko characterised the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance arsenic a ‘steel fortress’ that remained impenetrable to governmental rivals.
Speaking to reporters present connected Wednesday, helium declared that the ruling confederation was already maintaining a important pb successful the electoral contention done its proactive State-level conferences and strategical planning.
“I americium firmly convinced that the DMK-led confederation volition unafraid a landslide triumph successful the 2026 Assembly elections,” Mr. Vaiko stated.
He further predicted that the DMK would unafraid an implicit bulk connected its ain merit, ensuring that ‘Dravidian Model’ of governance continued to signifier the State’s aboriginal beyond 2026.
When questioned astir the caller reunion of AIADMK’s Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) and AMMK’s T.T.V. Dhinakaran—who person antecedently been vocal critics of 1 another—Mr. Vaiko maintaining a neutral stance, commented, “Parties changing alliances oregon shifting their rhetoric is simply a world of democracy. It is not unsocial to Tamil Nadu; it happens everywhere. Therefore, I person nary disapproval to connection connected that front.”
Addressing rumors of friction betwixt the DMK and its semipermanent ally, the Congress, Vaiko dismissed the concerns. He further noted that reports of DMK person Kanimozhi gathering with Congress person Rahul Gandhi suggested a affirmative effort to solidify ties. “Personal grievances whitethorn beryllium betwixt individuals, but erstwhile leadership-level talks occur, those issues inevitably vanish,” helium added.
Mr. Vaiko launched a scathing onslaught connected the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led authorities regarding the caller Union Budget.
He accused the Centre of ‘step-motherly treatment’ toward Tamil Nadu, alleging that funds were being withheld portion BJP-ruled states person preferential allocation.
“Prime Minister’s attempts to mislead the radical of Tamil Nadu with falsehoods during his visits volition not succeed,” helium remarked. He contrasted this with the DMK government’s performance, stating that their payment schemes were being efficaciously promoted crossed each 234 constituencies.
Answering a question connected the delayed merchandise of Jana Nayagan, he said, preventing a movie from reaching the nationalist was contrary to the tone of democracy.
