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Key Points

TTV Dhinakaran has firmly closed the door on an alliance with the AIADMK as long as Edappadi Palaniswami remains their chief ministerial candidate. He revealed that BJP leader Annamalai's recent meeting was merely a courtesy call and not a negotiation. Dhinakaran accused Palaniswami of betrayal and stated that attempts to undermine his party cannot be forgiven. Looking ahead, he indicated that AMMK would focus on the 2026 elections, potentially leaving the door open for other political alignments.

Key Points: TTV Dhinakaran Rules Out AIADMK Alliance While Edappadi is CM Candidate

  • Dhinakaran confirms BJP's Annamalai met him but insists it was only a courtesy visit
  • He cites past betrayals by Edappadi Palaniswami as the main barrier to any alliance
  • Dhinakaran claims there were attempts to compromise him in Delhi before AMMK's NDA exit
  • He states AMMK will work for the 2026 elections following the legacies of MGR and Jayalalithaa
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Tamil Nadu: No possibility of alliance as long as Edappadi is CM candidate, says Dhinakaran

AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran shuts down alliance talks with AIADMK, citing past betrayals by Edappadi Palaniswami and confirming Annamalai's visit was a courtesy call.

"There is no possibility of an alliance as long as Edappadi is the CM candidate. - TTV Dhinakaran"

Chennai, September 24

Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran on Wednesday said there is no possibility of an alliance with AIADMK as long as Edappadi Palani Sami remains the party's CM candidate.

Dhinakaran also added that Annamalai's recent visit to him was only a courtesy call.

Speaking to ANI, TTV Dhinakaran said, "Yes, Annamalai met me. It was just a courtesy visit. It was Annamalai who brought our AMMK into the NDA before, and he called me when we decided to come out of it. The decision to announce Edappadi Palani Sami as the CM candidate by the NDA cannot be reversed. As long as he remains the deciding authority of the AIADMK, there is no chance of an alliance. I want to tell those well-meaning and experienced individuals that there is no possibility of an alliance as long as Edappadi is the CM candidate."

Dhinakaran said Annamalai asked him to reconsider leaving NDA, but he refused, citing past betrayals by Edappadi Palani Sami and the party.

He added that attempts were made to compromise him in Delhi, which prompted AMMK's exit.

"Annamalai came and asked me to reconsider our decision to leave the NDA alliance. Palani Sami will hesitate to meet me or form an alliance with us (AMMK). There were attempts to take me to Delhi and compromise, and sensing this, I announced beforehand that AMMK is coming out. There is no permanent enemy in politics, but betrayal is different. Those who came to power and became CM (Edappadi Palani Sami) betrayed us and pushed us out, and that cannot be forgiven," Dhinakaran said.

Dhinakaran said that his party acted against the betrayal by Edappadi Palani Sami and cannot form an alliance with those who tried to undermine them.

He added that AMMK opposed Edappadi's candidacy in 2007.

"We never thought to tell the government, but we just spoke and acted against the betrayal by Palani Sami. We, who saved the government, were not even given permission to conduct May Day meetings. Those who wanted to destroy us, how can we have an alliance with them? There are 90 per cent of them (AIADMK) who want to join again. Amit Saha never said that Edapadi Palani Sami is the NDA's CM candidate. In the 2007 RK Nagar by-election, we opposed Edapadi Palani Sami's candidacy. What AIADMK is now is not the same as before; it is just an Edapadi Palani Sami party. Edapadi Palani Sami announced that it was not the right time to press the Union Government to give Bharat Ratna to Pasumpon Devar, and now, for the first time, Madurai Airport is being named after Pasumpon Devar. After the 2026 election, following the old laws initiated by our leaders, MGR and Jayalalithaa, AMMK will work for that. There were chances for an alliance which could not be predicted. Time will tell whether AMMK will have an alliance with DMK. Good things will happen," Dhinakaran concluded.

- ANI

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Priya S
All this political drama just before elections! As a common voter, I'm tired of these alliance games. They should focus on development issues rather than personal rivalries. Tamil Nadu deserves better leadership.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see how Tamil Nadu politics has so many factions. Dhinakaran's statement shows how personal equations matter more than ideology in regional politics. Hope this doesn't affect governance.
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Karthik V
"No permanent enemy in politics" - but Dhinakaran seems to be making Edappadi a permanent enemy! 🤔 Maybe both parties should think about what's best for Tamil Nadu rather than personal egos.
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Meera T
As someone who supported Jayalalithaa, I feel sad seeing AIADMK split like this. Dhinakaran has valid points about betrayal, but divided opposition only helps DMK. Need strong alternative for 2026! 💪
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David E
The mention of "attempts to compromise him in Delhi" sounds serious. If true, this goes beyond normal political rivalry. Hope there's transparency in these allegations.
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Ananya R
Respectfully, while Dhinakaran has his reasons, this rigid stance might not help Tamil Nadu politics. Sometimes leaders need to rise above personal grievances for the larger good. Just my opinion.

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