Stalin, Thirumavalavan reaffirm unity at Chidambaram event

CM opens Elayaperumal centenary hall, hails ex-Cong leader over law against caste bias in temples

- BAGALAVAN PERIER B @Chidambaram

Amid persistent speculations around VCK's continuance in the DMK-led alliance in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister M K Stalin and VCK president and Chidambaram MP Thol Thirumavalavan reaffirmed their unity at the inauguration of the centenary hall of late Congress leader L Elayaperumal in Lalpuram here by the CM on Tuesday.

The DMK president, who addressed the gathering after Thirumavalavan, referred to the VCK leader as his dearest brother and a reformist. He also recalled Thirumavalavan's remark that "the leaders of Dravidian movement, who follow in the footsteps of 'Periyar' EV Ramasamy, Ambedkarites, Marxists, and the Congress functionaries who follow Gandhian principles, are all gathered on the stage."

Thirumavalavan was referring to leaders of various parties in the DMK-led alliance.