We support BJP as nation needs good PM: TTV

A MMA Makkal Munnetra Kazagam's general secretary and Theni Lok Sabha constituency candidate TTV Dhinakaran speaks to Jeyalakshmi Ramanujam about his winning prospects and the party's alliance with the BJP.

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You won from Periyakulam in the 1999 Lok Sabha polls but lost from the same constituency in the subsequent election.

What is the response of people as you return to the region as a candidate after two decades? Though I rendered excellent service in 1999-2004 as an MP, AIADMK lost the winning chance here due to political situations. I lost for 21,155 votes which was fine when compared to the vote share of other candidates. Hence, Amma (J Jayalalithaa) made me a Rajya Sabha MP. If you visit any village in Theni constituency, you will be able to know what I have done for the people's welfare. Government Medical College Hospital in Andipatti and Sedapatti and combined drinking project are some among the many.

Though I came here after 14 years, people in this constituency gave me a warm welcome.

Your major opponents Thanga Tamilselvan (DMK) and VT Narayanasamy (AIADMK) were also with the AIADMK before. Thus, do you think there will be a split in votes?