People will decide on AIADMK-DMK alliance speculation, says Minister

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Minister Rajmohan stated on Monday that people are closely monitoring the political developments surrounding speculations of an AIADMK-DMK alliance and will ultimately make their own decision. Defending the party's campaign in the bypoll, Mr. Rajmohan addressed AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami's criticism of the TVK's repeated claims about a potential alliance between the two parties.

He clarified that the TVK had always been transparent about its stance and highlighted the recent inclusion of AIADMK functionary Maragatham Kumaravel in the TVK. Ms. Kumaravel had joined the party due to her search for a leadership capable of effectively opposing the DMK, according to Mr. Rajmohan. When asked whether the TVK possessed any concrete evidence, such as photographs, audio recordings, or CCTV footage, supporting its repeated assertions of a possible AIADMK-DMK alliance, Mr. Rajmohan referred to leaders visiting Kodaikanal, as reported by several journalists.

He asserted that people were observing all the developments and that they would ultimately decide. Mr. Rajmohan also rejected claims that ruling alliance partners were not campaigning together during the bypoll, stating that Congress leaders and MPs had been present during the Chief Minister's welcome. He claimed that leaders and cadres from the Congress, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, and Indian Union Muslim League were campaigning alongside one another.

Mr. Rajmohan dismissed social media speculations about a Cabinet reshuffle, stating that the Chief Minister would make a decision after evaluating the performance and capabilities of the Ministers.