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TTV Dhinakaran says the AMMK's decision to leave the NDA was carefully considered and based on feedback from party cadres. He criticized current BJP state president Nagenthran for mishandling the alliance and causing OPS to walk out. Dhinakaran praised former BJP chief Annamalai for his effective management of the coalition. He confirmed that AMMK will seek to join any alliance that can secure victory in upcoming assembly elections.

Key Points: TTV Dhinakaran Explains AMMK Exit from NDA Was Well-Considered

  • AMMK joined NDA solely to support Modi as PM
  • Dhinakaran blames BJP state chief Nagenthran for alliance collapse
  • Praises former BJP chief Annamalai's alliance management
  • Says AMMK will join any alliance with winning prospects
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TTV Dhinakaran clarifies exit from NDA was a well-considered decision, not a hasty step

AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran clarifies his party's exit from the BJP-led NDA was a strategic decision based on cadre opinion, not a hasty move.

"“It was a calm decision taken in line with the opinion of our cadres” - TTV Dhinakaran"

Chennai, Sep 6

Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) general secretary TTV Dhinakaran on Saturday clarified that the AMMK’s decision to move out of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu was not a hasty step, but a well-considered one.

Speaking to reporters in Madurai, Dhinakaran explained that the AMMK had originally joined the NDA with the sole purpose of supporting Narendra Modi to become the Prime Minister. “Parliamentary elections are different, Assembly elections are different. How can the BJP say that it left the alliance because of us? There was no reason for the BJP to quit suddenly. It was a calm decision taken in line with the opinion of our cadres,” he said.

Dhinakaran praised former state BJP president K. Annamalai’s handling of the alliance earlier, but pointed fingers at his successor, Nainar Nagenthran. “The NDA was managed well by Annamalai, but Nagenthran doesn’t know how to handle an alliance. His arrogant remarks about O. Panneerselvam not meeting the Prime Minister created unnecessary tension. Nagenthran’s actions were the reason OPS walked out of the BJP alliance,” he alleged.

On future alignments, Dhinakaran said it was up to the AIADMK and BJP to decide whether the AMMK should be included or not. He also congratulated senior AIADMK leader K.A. Sengottaiyan for his attempts to bring unity within the party.

“We waited four months expecting Edappadi K. Palaniswami would change or correct his approach. But it doesn’t seem like he will. Still, in politics, anything can happen. We will take decisions about alliances at the right time. A new front could also be formed,” he added.

Dhinakaran made it clear that the AMMK would aim to be part of any alliance that has winning prospects in the Assembly elections. “We will definitely have opportunities in the elections. The alliance we join will be one that ensures victory,” he said confidently.

- IANS

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Priya S
Tamil Nadu needs strong regional parties, not Delhi-controlled politics. Dhinakaran is playing smart by keeping options open. Alliance should benefit our state first, not just central parties.
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Sarah B
Interesting how he praises Annamalai but criticizes Nagenthran. Seems like personal equations matter more than ideology in these alliances. Tamil Nadu politics is so complex!
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Karthik V
"We will join any alliance that ensures victory" - this sums up the problem with Indian politics. No principles, just power hunger. All parties are the same when it comes to opportunism.
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Meera T
As a Tamilian, I appreciate that he's thinking about winning prospects rather than blind loyalty. We need stable government in TN, not fractured mandates. Hope they make wise choices.
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David E
The BJP really needs to work on their state leadership if they want to make inroads in South India. Constant alliance breakups show poor political management at state level.

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