TTV Dhinakaran Echoes EPS: No NDA-TVK Coalition Talks, Blames Media for Hype
In a significant political development, AMMK general secretary T T V Dhinakaran has firmly backed AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami's recent statement, asserting that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is not engaged in any coalition discussions with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Speaking to the press in Trichy on Thursday, Dhinakaran dismissed ongoing media reports as mere narrative-setting, emphasizing that the NDA alliance, led by AIADMK, is not awaiting TVK's inclusion.
Media Narrative vs. Political Reality
Dhinakaran clarified, "As Annan (elder brother) Edappadi Palaniswami rightly said, there is no such coalition talk going on between NDA and TVK; it is a media hype. We are not waiting for Vijay (TVK president) and are not holding seat-sharing talks for him." This statement directly counters speculation that the NDA is considering TVK as a potential partner ahead of upcoming elections.
Criticism of DMK and Alliance Dynamics
Turning his attention to the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Dhinakaran accused the party of accepting "any party that approaches it, including some outdated politicians." He further alleged a deterioration in law and order under DMK rule, linking it to drug abuse and claiming that most crime incidents involve DMK members.
In contrast, Dhinakaran highlighted the stability of the NDA coalition, stating, "Unlike the strained alliance of DMK-Congress, parties in our alliance maintain smooth relationship." He revealed that seat-sharing details within the NDA will be finalized through discussions between AIADMK leader EPS and Union Home Minister Amit Shah at an appropriate time.
The 'Double-Engine' Government Model
Explaining the NDA's vision for Tamil Nadu, Dhinakaran outlined the 'double-engine' government model, where one engine is the AIADMK in the state and the other is the central government. He criticized DMK as a "fraudulent engine 'without ticket that failed to fulfil poll promises.'"
Confident of electoral success, Dhinakaran concluded, "Amma's (Jayalalithaa) govt will come in May 2026 through the NDA coalition govt." This assertion underscores the alliance's goal to oust DMK from power and restore what they term as effective governance in Tamil Nadu.
The remarks from Dhinakaran, a key figure in Tamil Nadu politics, reinforce the AIADMK-NDA stance amid ongoing political realignments, setting the stage for intense electoral battles in the coming years.
