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TTV Dhinakaran Rejoins NDA, EPS Welcomes Move to Oust DMK in Tamil Nadu

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has formally welcomed TTV Dhinakaran and his Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) back into the National Democratic Alliance. Palaniswami stated the objective is to uproot the DMK's rule and end dynasty politics in Tamil Nadu. Dhinakaran, who had quit the NDA four months prior, said his party rejoined to restore the governance era of the late J. Jayalalithaa. The move, facilitated by a meeting with BJP's Piyush Goyal, marks a significant realignment in the state's opposition ahead of the Assembly elections.

Key Points: TTV Dhinakaran, AMMK Rejoin NDA; EPS Welcomes Alliance Shift

  • AMMK rejoins NDA ahead of polls
  • EPS calls it step to defeat DMK
  • Aim to end dynasty politics
  • Piyush Goyal facilitates alliance return
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Edappadi Palaniswami extends welcome to TTV Dhinakaran on joining NDA

AIADMK's Edappadi Palaniswami welcomes TTV Dhinakaran's AMMK back into the NDA, aiming to defeat the DMK in the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections.

"To uproot the tyrannical rule of the DMK... I warmly welcome... TTV Dhinakaran - Edappadi K. Palaniswami"

Chennai, January 21

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami welcomed the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam and TTV Dhinakaran joining the National Democratic Alliance, describing the move as a step towards defeating the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and restoring what he called the "golden era" of governance in Tamil Nadu.

In a post on X, Palaniswami said the NDA's objective is to uproot the "tyrannical rule" of the DMK and put an end to dynasty politics in the state. He extended a welcome to TTV Dhinakaran, General Secretary of the AMMK, who formally rejoined the NDA on Wednesday.

"To uproot the tyrannical rule of the DMK with its evil forces and bring an end to dynasty politics, and to reestablish in Tamil Nadu the golden era of governance of the esteemed revolutionary leader Amma, I warmly welcome with affection Mr. @TTVDhinakaran, the General Secretary of Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam, who has joined the National Democratic Alliance today, and convey to him my heartfelt best wishes. With people's welfare as our sole goal, let us all unite as one to free #the_people_from_peril, #redeem_Tamil_Nadu from the clutches of the DMK family rule!" Palaniswami said.

The development comes nearly four months after Dhinakaran had quit the NDA. Speaking at a press conference in Chennai, the AMMK leader said his party was happy to rejoin the alliance, asserting that its primary aim is to bring back the government of "Amma", former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. "For AMMK and Tamil Nadu's welfare, we have forgotten about all betrayal," Dhinakaran said, adding that past differences had been set aside in the larger interest of the state.

Earlier in the day, Dhinakaran met Union Minister Piyush Goyal, who is also the BJP's Tamil Nadu election in-charge, in Chennai. Goyal welcomed the AMMK back into the NDA, stating that the alliance would work collectively to defeat the DMK government in the upcoming Assembly elections.

He said NDA partners, including the AIADMK and PMK, are committed to removing what he described as a corrupt and incompetent DMK government and promised good governance, social justice and better opportunities for the youth. With Tamil Nadu heading into Assembly elections this year, the AMMK's return to the NDA is seen as a significant political realignment in the state's opposition landscape.

- ANI

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Shreya B
This feels like pure political opportunism ahead of elections. They quit, they rejoin, they forget "betrayal"... what about policy? What about a concrete vision for the youth? Just uniting against DMK isn't enough. We need substance.
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Karthik V
Strong NDA in Tamil Nadu is crucial for national integration. DMK's divisive politics has gone on for too long. Welcome back, TTV ji. This alliance can focus on development and put an end to dynasty politics. 🇮🇳
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Priyanka N
As a common citizen, I'm tired of this musical chairs. First they split AIADMK, now they patch up for votes. Will this "unity" last after the elections? I just want a government that works on ground issues like water and jobs.
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Michael C
Interesting political maneuver. Consolidating the opposition vote is a smart strategic move before the state elections. The DMK will now face a much more united front. The BJP's role as a unifier here is noteworthy.
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Anjali F
All this talk of "Amma's golden era" 🙄. Let's be real, that era had its own massive problems. Instead of looking back, why can't any party present a fresh, forward-looking agenda for Tamil Nadu? This feels like old wine in a new bottle.

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