Now Reading: Vaiko revives DMK-BJP secret pact claim amid delimitation row
-
01
Vaiko revives DMK-BJP secret pact claim amid delimitation row
MDMK general secretary Vaiko on Saturday alleged preparations for a "secret agreement" between the DMK and BJP in Tamil Nadu. Speaking to reporters at Thoothukudi Airport, he reiterated an earlier claim of…
MDMK general secretary Vaiko on Saturday alleged preparations for a "secret agreement" between the DMK and BJP in Tamil Nadu. Speaking to reporters at Thoothukudi Airport, he reiterated an earlier claim of a possible understanding between the two parties, recalling that he had predicted a "shocking" outcome before the last assembly election results.
DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan dismissed Vaiko's statement, saying he speaks against opponents out of personal anger after losing two MLAs who had won with the DMK symbol and later joined the TVK alliance. Vaiko also praised the Tamil Nadu government led by chief minister Vijay, claiming bribery in government offices had been eradicated in its first 100 days.
The allegation comes amid a political exchange between DMK and Vijay over delimitation. DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran questioned Vijay's change in position after his meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah, accusing him of a "somersault" on the issue. The DMK has consistently opposed any delimitation that would reduce southern states' Lok Sabha representation.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Vaiko has made similar claims before, but the current delimitation debate gives them new political weight. Southern states fear losing parliamentary seats if the next delimitation uses population data that favours northern states. The DMK and its allies have held several all-party meetings on this. The next Lok Sabha delimitation, based on the first census after 2026, could trigger a realignment of Tamil Nadu's political alliances. Watch for the DMK's official response to Vaiko's allegation and whether any other opposition party picks up the charge.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above.
