Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran on Wednesday expressed confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will secure victory in the next Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and form a coalition government in the state, with cabinet positions shared among all alliance partners.
Speaking to reporters in Trichy, Dhinakaran was asked about the upcoming conference organised by O Panneerselvam (OPS) in Madurai on 4 September. In a cryptic reply, he said, “Just wait and see who will be attending,” hinting that there may be unexpected names on the guest list.
When pressed about the NDA’s Chief Ministerial candidate for Tamil Nadu, Dhinakaran remarked, “Only Amit Shah can answer that.”
Responding to questions about the recent defection of former AIADMK leader Anwar Raja to the DMK, Dhinakaran said, “Anwar Raja was a close friend. His move to the DMK is disappointing.”
Asked about Edappadi K Palaniswami’s ongoing tour, where the AMMK did not find a mention, the AMMK leader replied, “I cannot answer your doubts. You should ask those who need to be asked.”
On Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s expected visit to Tamil Nadu, Dhinakaran clarified that he has not sought an appointment to meet him.
Meanwhile, Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) Chief Coordinator Senthamizhan Seeman, reacting to reports of an alliance invitation from AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, said, “Let’s wait and see.”
Speaking to reporters after inaugurating a clinic run by an NTK functionary in Villupuram, Seeman said, “There are still eight months left for the election. Let’s wait and see.”
Slamming both the BJP and the DMK, Seeman added, “BJP says DMK should not come to power, while they themselves align with others and call it Tamil Nadu. But we, NTK, are the only true alternative to both ruling evils. You can’t extinguish fire with fire — you need water. Alternating governments from Indian national parties have failed to meet the people’s needs. If those in power truly addressed people’s demands, why would there even be a need for alternatives?”
He criticised both Congress and the BJP for failing to resolve the state’s persistent water issues.
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