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New Indian Express
31-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
‘Historic blunder' remark twisted out of context: AIADMK MLA
THOOTHUKUDI: After allegedly stating that AIADMK's exit from the BJP-led coalition government in 1998 was a 'historic blunder', former minister and Kovilpatti MLA Kadambur Raju on Wednesday said his remarks have been twisted out of context by people with vested interests. While speaking in a joint meeting of BJP and AIADMK functionaries two days ago, ahead of Edappadi K Palaniswami's visit to Thoothukudi, Raju had allegedly stated his party had made a 'historic blunder' by withdrawing support to BJP in 1998. 'This paved the way for DMK to support BJP and share power in the union government which continued for 14 years. BJP had empowered DMK, however, the latter has no respect for it,' Raju had said. After the remarks were widely circulated on social media, Raju clarified that his speech has been twisted by vested interests, and that he never used the term 'historic blunder'. Raju said he meant that AIADMK's exit from the BJP coalition resulted in DMK allying with BJP. 'I was speaking about the narrative that AIADMK's alliance with the saffron party is bad, whereas it was good when DMK allied with it,' Raju explained.
News18
28-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Vijay-AIADMK Alliance On Cards? DMK Downplays Actor's Impact In 2026 Polls, BJP Keeps Option Open
Last Updated: AIADMK MLA Kadambur Raju indicated that Vijay's TVK may join the party's alliance in the future as they share a common goal of removing the ruling DMK from power in Tamil Nadu. As the political mercury in Tamil Nadu is rising ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has hinted towards a possible tie-up with actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). AIADMK MLA and senior leader Kadambur Raju on Wednesday indicated that Vijay's TVK may join the party's alliance in the future as they share a common goal of removing the ruling DMK from power in Tamil Nadu. 'This is an anti-people government. They came to power by giving false poll promises. They are acting against the interests of the people of Tamil Nadu," Kadambur Raju said. TVK-AIADMK-BJP Alliance In Tamil Nadu? The AIADMK leader added that Vijay also echoes the same sentiment, and there is nothing wrong with that. 'In future, if the situation arises, when the alliance is confirmed next January, there is nothing to be surprised about like-minded parties joining the alliance," Raju remarked. Regarding a potential TVK-AIADMK-BJP alliance, Raju expressed a desire for TVK to join forces with them. He emphasised that all parties aiming to defeat the DMK should collaborate and hoped that TVK would consider this option, noting that in politics, anything is possible. BJP On Alliance With TVK In Tamil Nadu 'We want TVK to join us on board. If we want DMK to lose elections, we should join hands, We hope TVK considers," the BJP leader said. DMK Reacts Responding to the speculations, DMK leader Saravanan told CNN-News 18 that the AIADMK appeared uncertain about its electoral strategy. 'The ADMK is clueless. Nobody from their party is even talking in favour of its alliance with the BJP. BJP is a liability in the state of Tamil Nadu," he added. First Published: May 28, 2025, 13:06 IST
