The Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) has parted ways with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led Secular Progressive Alliance after over eight years. MDMK general secretary Vaiko accused the DMK of attempting to install an AIADMK government after the assembly election results.
Vaiko stated that the MDMK will support the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in the upcoming assembly bypolls. The party will not contest the by-elections but may campaign if invited.
MDMK had contested the April 23 assembly polls in Tamil Nadu under the DMK's 'Rising Sun' poll symbol, despite requests to contest with an independent symbol. Vaiko alleged that the DMK was involved in political manoeuvring after the election results.
The party had passed a resolution in 2017 to align with the DMK to prevent communal forces from gaining ground in Tamil Nadu. However, the MDMK won two seats in the recent polls and has now openly declared support for the TVK government.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has welcomed the MDMK's exit from the DMK alliance, stating that it shows how the DMK has treated its alliance partners.
