Opposition bloc or CJP? Why DMK is in a fix over SIR protests
As the DMK finds itself caught between the Congress and the BJP over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the party is caught in a political predicament. With 22 Lok Sabha MPs and 8 Rajya Sabha members, the DMK has remained neutral in its stance, supporting neither the Congress-led opposition nor the CJP.
However, as the Congress intensifies its protests against the CEC over electoral irregularities, the DMK is weighing its options. While some sections of the DMK see potential in joining the CJP's campaign, most leaders oppose aligning with the Rahul-led agitation fearing the implications for the party's long-term prospects. With K Kanimozhi recently meeting opposition leaders, the DMK is exploring the possibility of forming a third front, but the volatile political situation and the BJP's push for a non-Congress, non-BJP front make it a risky move.
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