Thirumavalavan, the chief of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and MP for Chidambaram, has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is actively seeking to weaken the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) ahead of the upcoming general election.
Speaking in Ariyalur, Thirumavalavan emphasized that the BJP’s agenda includes diminishing the influence of the AIADMK and positioning the party at a disadvantage in the electoral contest. He revealed that the VCK has concluded initial discussions on seat-sharing with its alliance partner, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), hinting at a potential re-election bid from Chidambaram.
Thirumavalavan cautioned AIADMK members and leaders to recognize the BJP’s tactics and take appropriate action in response. Despite the AIADMK’s decision to break away from the alliance, he suggested that the BJP continues its efforts to undermine the party’s prospects in the upcoming polls.
Attending a district development coordination and monitoring committee meeting in Ariyalur, Thirumavalavan characterized the relationship between the AIADMK and BJP as a political drama. He pointed out instances such as actor Gautami’s defection from BJP to AIADMK and the departure of former MLAs and functionaries over the age of 70 from AIADMK to BJP as evidence of this political maneuvering.
Thirumavalavan further asserted that other political parties are not witnessing a similar exodus of leaders towards the BJP, indicating that the DMK alliance enjoys widespread public support. He confidently declared that there is no formidable opposition alliance in the state to challenge the DMK-led coalition.