AMMK Leader Dhinakaran Urges Cadres to Secure NDA Victory in Tamil Nadu
In a strong appeal to party cadres and functionaries, AMMK leader T T V Dhinakaran on Saturday called for relentless efforts to ensure the victory of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and re-establish "Amma's government" in Tamil Nadu. Speaking on the occasion of AMMK's foundation day, Dhinakaran emphasized the importance of hard work and dedication in achieving this political goal.
Criticism of New Political Parties
Dhinakaran took aim at a new crop of political parties that have emerged, accusing them of being formed solely to aid the "greedy" DMK. He asserted that these parties lack any long-term vision and will become irrelevant over time. "Self-centered individuals would gradually fade from public life, and their life journey would turn into a desert with no lasting imprint," he stated in a letter to cadres.
These remarks are widely seen as a veiled attack on his aunt V K Sasikala, who recently announced the name of her new party and unveiled its symbol ‘thennanthoppu' (coconut grove), as well as former chief minister O Panneerselvam, who has recently joined the DMK. Dhinakaran's comments highlight the ongoing political tensions and realignments within Tamil Nadu's political landscape.
AMMK's Journey and Challenges
Reflecting on AMMK's own path, Dhinakaran noted that the party's journey has been filled with challenges and hardships. He drew parallels to the political struggles of iconic leaders such as DMK founder C N Annadurai, and AIADMK founders M G Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa. Recalling the party's launch in 2018 at Melur in Madurai, he emphasized that AMMK has moved forward steadily since then.
"Victory cannot be achieved in a single day and forgotten the next. It is a continuous journey. We are nearing the primary objective of our journey," Dhinakaran said, urging cadres to work tirelessly with allies to ensure NDA's victory and unseat the current DMK government.
Criticism of DMK Government
Dhinakaran also launched a sharp critique of the DMK government, alleging that the law and order situation in the state has deteriorated. He accused the government of trying to influence voters by crediting ₹5,000 to women ahead of the upcoming assembly election. "The women of Tamil Nadu will give a fitting reply to this in the assembly poll," he declared, expressing confidence in the electorate's discernment.
This criticism underscores the high stakes in Tamil Nadu's political arena, with Dhinakaran positioning AMMK as a key player in the opposition's efforts to challenge the ruling DMK. His call for unity and hard work among cadres is aimed at galvanizing support for the NDA alliance in the forthcoming elections.
