Chief Minister MK Stalin Sets Clear Alliance Parameters Amidst Tamil Nadu Polls
CM Stalin rejects formal power-sharing to protect DMK's governance, affirms alliance with Congress, and criticizes zero budget allocation to Tamil Nadu by the central government.
- On Wednesday , M.K. Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and DMK president, said power-sharing would not work for Tamil Nadu at the India Today Group's Tamil Nadu Round Table .
- Stalin said the DMK will hold seat-sharing talks starting February 22 and affirmed cordial ties with the Congress, calling Rahul Gandhi a brother.
- Listing achievements, he said many States study Tamil Nadu's welfare programmes and accused the Union government of denying justice, claiming the Centre gave Tamil Nadu `zero` in this Budget.
- Amid criticism of the Centre, Stalin vowed the DMK would secure funds and justice, accusing the BJP of `spreading hatred` and `creating confusion` to destroy democracy.
- Predicting the vote, M.K. Stalin said the people would give a `zero` to the NDA alliance in the upcoming state election and expressed confidence no alliance can defeat the DMK ahead of seat-sharing talks.
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Chief Minister MK Stalin Sets Clear Alliance Parameters Amidst Tamil Nadu Polls
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced firm guidelines for election collaborations with Congress and others, excluding governance power-sharing. Despite internal demands and media speculation, Stalin emphasized a cordial DMK-Congress relationship, stressing cooperation with Rahul Gandhi. Accusing the central government of neglect, Stalin criticized its policies and assured continued state growth.
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