DMK’s Rajakannappan downplays Congress’ role in DMK-led alliance

Tamil Nadu Minister RS Rajakannappan on Monday made sharp remarks on the Congress party’s role within the DMK-led alliance, asserting that the Dravidian movement remains strong and the DMK is prepared to contest elections independently if required.

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“In Congress, one or two people remain and drain the party’s vitality, The DMK is a growing movement. To defeat the Dravidian movement, someone must still be born,” Rajakannappan said, while recalling that the Congress ruled Tamil Nadu until 1967 but could not return to power thereafter.

Citing past precedents, the DMK leader said that even when former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi led the DMK to power by winning 110 Assembly seats, the Congress did not demand a share in governance.

“If we say this, they get angry. They are part of the alliance, but just one or two people keep creating trouble. If they want to remain, let them remain. We are not asking them to leave; that is their choice,” Rajakannappan said.