Induction of four AIADMK MLAs into TVK raises serious doubts of horse-trading: CPI (M) former secretary K. Balakrishnan
The CPI (M) has criticized the recent resignation of four AIADMK MLAs who joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Former CPI (M) State secretary K. Balakrishnan expressed concerns about potential horse-trading and the overall confusion within the AIADMK. He also highlighted the poor management of the INDIA alliance during the election campaign in Puducherry, which contributed to the ruling coalition's setbacks.
- ▪Four AIADMK MLAs have resigned and joined the TVK, raising concerns of horse-trading.
- ▪CPI (M) offered support to the TVK to prevent President's rule or BJP control.
- ▪Balakrishnan criticized the DMK and Congress for their poor coordination during the election campaign.
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The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has criticised the resignation of four MLAs from the AIADMK and immediately joining the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).Speaking to reporters here, former CPI (M) State secretary K. Balakrishnan said that confusion persisted in the AIADMK both before and after the election, with the party forfeiting deposits in several constituencies. He said that as many as 25 AIADMK MLAs had pledged their support to the TVK even before the latter sought support, prompting the AIADMK to initiate action against them.Mr. Balakrishnan said the CPI (M) offered outside support to the TVK to prevent the imposition of President’s rule or indirect control by the BJP and warned the rapid induction of four MLAs into the TVK has raised serious doubts of horse-trading.
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