CHENNAI: Amid reports of talks between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) for a post-poll tie-up, the DMK legislature party has empowered outgoing Chief Minister M K Stalin to “study the evolving political situation and take immediate decisions” to ensure the formation of a stable government. A resolution to this effect was passed at a meeting of DMK MLAs chaired by Stalin in Chennai on Thursday.
Stalin's Directive to MLAs
DMK sources disclosed that Stalin instructed the MLAs to abide by any decision taken by the high command in the interest of the party. The DMK has neither denied that talks are underway for a DMK-AIADMK alliance nor ruled out the possibility of such a pact between the two Dravidian rivals.
Party Reactions
When questioned about the reports of a potential DMK-AIADMK alliance, DMK organisational secretary T K S Elangovan stated, “No such decision has been taken... But we will all abide by any decision taken by our representative (Stalin).” Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thol Thirumavalayan hinted that the two parties were indeed discussing an alliance. “It hasn’t taken shape yet. Once it takes shape, I will comment,” he remarked when asked about a possible DMK-AIADMK pact. The AIADMK camp, however, remained tight-lipped.
Background of the Resolution
The resolution passed at the DMK legislature party meeting highlighted that the assembly election had produced a verdict in which no party secured a majority. “This is a sensitive and complicated political situation. As Tamil Nadu is not prepared for another election, DMK’s foremost objective is to ensure the formation of a stable government while keeping away communal forces,” the resolution stated.
