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DMK's Poll Manifesto Final in 10 Days, Says Kanimozhi as OPS Joins Party

DMK MP Kanimozhi announced the party's election manifesto will be finalized and submitted to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin within the next ten days. She stated the manifesto will be based on public expectations, not merely a response to rivals. Kanimozhi commented that former CM O. Panneerselvam's decision to join the DMK reflects his trust in Stalin's leadership of the Dravidian movement. She also confirmed that seat-sharing discussions with the Congress party are currently in progress.

Key Points: DMK Manifesto Final in 10 Days, OPS Joins Party | TN Polls

  • DMK manifesto to be finalized in 10 days
  • O Panneerselvam joins DMK, praises Stalin
  • Move seen as endorsement of Stalin's Dravidian leadership
  • Seat-sharing talks with Congress underway
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"Poll manifesto will be finalised in next 10 days...": DMK's Kanimozhi

DMK MP Kanimozhi says party manifesto to be finalized and given to CM Stalin within 10 days. Details on O Panneerselvam joining DMK and seat-sharing talks.

"We will release a manifesto based on what the people expect. - Kanimozhi"

Chennai, February 28

DMK MP Kanimozhi on Saturday said that the party's manifesto preparation committee is actively working and the document will soon be finalised.

"The work of the DMK's election manifesto preparation committee is progressing. Within the next ten days, the manifesto will be finalised in its complete form and submitted to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. There is no need for the DMK to prepare a manifesto merely to respond to someone else. We will release a manifesto based on what the people expect. The people are ready to place their trust in the DMK's manifesto," she said.

On the joining of former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam to DMK, Kanimozhi said it reflects his trust in Chief Minister MK Stalin and reaffirmed that Stalin is carrying forward the principles of the Dravidian movement.

Speaking to reporters, Kanimozhi said, "It is out of his trust in the Chief Minister and the DMK that OPS has taken this decision. This development reaffirms that Chief Minister MK Stalin is the only leader carrying forward the principles of the Dravidian movement. It also makes clear to the people who truly represent the Dravidian movement and provides a Dravidian model of governance."

On Friday, Panneerselvam joined Dravida Munnetra Kazagham (DMK) in the presence of party chief and CM MK Stalin in Chennai. Along with OPS, his son P Ravindhranath Kumar also joined DMK ahead of the forthcoming Tamil Nadu polls. This comes after Panneerselvam's praise for Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and his prediction regarding the return of the DMK government in the state.

O Panneerselvam was expelled from the AIADMK after a leadership tussle with Edappadi K Palaniswami back in 2022. OPS emphasised that he had joined DMK to put a full stop to his "bitter experience".

Kanimozhi also informed about seat-sharing talks between the DMK and Congress, saying discussions are underway.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
OPS joining DMK is a huge political shift! It shows the strength of Stalin's leadership. The AIADMK is getting weaker by the day. DMK seems to be consolidating the Dravidian vote bank very effectively.
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Rahul R
While the manifesto is important, I hope it's not just another set of promises. We need concrete plans for education and healthcare. Also, the seat-sharing with Congress needs to be fair for the alliance to work smoothly.
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Sarah B
Interesting developments in TN politics. As an observer from outside the state, the emphasis on a "Dravidian model of governance" is a unique political narrative. Will be watching how this plays out in the elections.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I have to disagree with Kanimozhi's claim that the manifesto is only for the people. All parties make tall promises before elections. The real test is delivery. The previous manifesto had several unfulfilled promises regarding industrial growth.
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Meera T
OPS's entry is a masterstroke by DMK. It's not just about adding a leader; it's about sending a message that Stalin is the true inheritor of the Dravidian legacy. The upcoming election in Tamil Nadu is going to be very one-sided at this rate.

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