Chennai, July 11 (IANS) Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) General Secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran on Saturday triggered fresh political debate in Tamil Nadu by suggesting that a future alliance between the DMK and the AIADMK could not be ruled out, saying that political equations often change according to circumstances rather than ideology.
Speaking to reporters in Madurai, Dhinakaran said political alliances should not be viewed through different standards depending on the parties involved.
The AMMK Chief’s remarks came in response to Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) President Thol Thirumavalavan’s recent observation that the DMK and the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) should remain in the same alliance to effectively counter the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Questioning what he described as selective political logic, Dhinakaran said there was no basis for dismissing the possibility of a DMK-AIADMK understanding when political parties across the country have repeatedly entered into alliances with former political rivals in pursuit of larger political objectives.
“If it is considered acceptable to form a government with the support of parties that were opposed during elections, then there should be no objection to any political alliance,” he added.
Referring to the current political scenario in Tamil Nadu, Dhinakaran said that debates over a possible DMK-AIADMK alliance were misplaced when governments themselves could be formed with the backing of parties that had previously contested against one another.
He also questioned the criticism surrounding such a possibility by pointing to the evolving political landscape in the state.
“If the TVK can form a government with the support of parties that were part of the DMK alliance, what is wrong with the DMK and the AIADMK coming together?” he asked.
Drawing a historical parallel to strengthen his argument, Dhinakaran recalled the political understanding between former Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai and veteran statesman C. Rajagopalachari despite their ideological differences.
“Did not Anna and Rajaji come together in Tamil Nadu’s political history?” he asked, adding that the state’s political history itself demonstrates how changing circumstances have often brought together leaders and parties that were once considered ideological opponents.
Emphasising that electoral politics is driven by practical realities rather than permanent friendships or rivalries, Dhinakaran said alliances are shaped by changing political needs and public mandates.
“There is nothing unusual if the DMK and the AIADMK eventually find themselves on the same political front. Political circumstances can bring anyone together in any manner,” he added, reiterating that no political combination should be considered impossible in a rapidly evolving political environment.
–IANS
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