Chennai, March 21: TTV Dhinakaran, General Secretary of the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK), met with Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Saturday. The meeting focused on formulating a comprehensive strategy for the NDA to defeat the ruling DMK in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
After the meeting, Dhinakaran clarified that discussions did not revolve around seat-sharing arrangements but emphasized strengthening coordination among NDA allies across all 234 assembly constituencies in the state. The main objective was to ensure unity and effective grassroots mobilization to secure victory in the elections.
He mentioned that Home Minister Shah provided guidance and suggestions regarding the electoral strategy, and the primary purpose of his visit to Delhi was to discuss these strategic aspects.
Dhinakaran also stated that discussions regarding seat-sharing within the alliance are progressing smoothly and are expected to be finalized soon. He added that arrangements in Chennai are anticipated to be completed amicably in the next two to three days, paving the way for formal announcements.
Reiterating his party’s political stance, Dhinakaran asserted that the NDA will pose a strong challenge against the corrupt DMK government. He expressed confidence that the public supports the alliance and that the NDA will emerge victorious, leading to an AIADMK-led government in Tamil Nadu.
In response to Chief Minister MK Stalin’s criticism regarding the frequent visits of AIADMK leaders to Delhi and their meetings with BJP leadership, Dhinakaran dismissed these comments as politically motivated. He stated that there is nothing unusual about such meetings and suggested that the DMK’s statement stems from pre-election anxieties.
As alliance talks near completion and campaign strategies take shape, the NDA appears to be ramping up its preparations for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, which are expected to be highly competitive.