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Tamil Nadu Minister alleges DMK is moving towards direct BJP alliance
Tamil Nadu Energy Resources and Law Minister R. Nirmalkumar on Friday alleged that the DMK was moving from a covert or indirect relationship with the BJP to an open alliance. He linked…
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Tamil Nadu Energy Resources and Law Minister R. Nirmalkumar on Friday alleged that the DMK was moving from a covert or indirect relationship with the BJP to an open alliance. He linked the claim to DMK MP Kanimozhi’s meeting with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, despite her explanation that they discussed seating arrangements for DMK MPs. The Hindu reports that Nirmalkumar also cited remarks attributed to Anitha R. Radhakrishnan and BJP leader Vanathi Srinivas about possible political ties.
Nirmalkumar compared the alleged shift with the DMK’s 2001 alliance with the BJP and accused the party of seeking protection from legal investigations. The Federal, citing PTI, reports that he also alleged corruption in TASMAC during the previous DMK regime. He claimed investment pledges worth Rs 1 lakh crore under the TVK-led government reflected greater transparency, while accusing the earlier government of making behind-the-scenes demands. The DMK has not responded in the supplied reports.
The Indian Opinion
The easy narrative is that a Speaker meeting proves a secret alliance, or that every allegation of corruption is automatically political revenge. Neither follows from the material available. Kanimozhi has offered a routine explanation, while Nirmalkumar has provided accusations, not proof of a new alliance. Claims about TASMAC records and investment decisions need documents and independent scrutiny. The useful test is whether the DMK formally changes its position on delimitation or votes with the BJP in Parliament.
Sources (2): thehindu.com, thefederal.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
