Jayakumar: Some DMK allies might join us

alliance. “In the last two years of DMK rule, people have lost their faith in DMK. There are bright chances for parties in DMK alliance to join our alliance at the time of 2024 Lok Sabha election,” said Jayakumar. He however, did not spell out the names of the parties that might switch sides.

his supporters. Panneerselvam held discussions with the district functionaries of the region on the conduct of the meeting. The venue will be known soon, OPS said.

said Jayakumar.

Leaders of the non – BJP parties including DMK met in Patna on June 23 and discussed the prospects of forming an alliance for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha election.

Jayakumar said Stalin’s participation in the Patna meet was insignificant and would have no impact in Tamil Nadu. He took a dig at Stalin for visiting Patna, `when there were umpteen issues in TN to be addressed.’’

Former AIADMK minister D Jayakumar said there was a possibility of some parties in DMK alliance joining the AIADMK front.

Speaking to reporters in Chennai on Sunday, Jayakumar said that people are disillusioned with the DMK government and that even DMK’s allies are set to leave their

Jayakumar said that the unity of the non – BJP parties who participated in the Patna meet would also not last long. “There are 10 months left for the 2024 Lok Sabha election.

Anything might happen in the meantime. There is doubt whether they will stay united till the election,”

“In fact, he was not welcome there. ‘Go back Stalin’ was trending on social media ahead of his visit,” Jayakumar said.

Asked about the ‘Kalaignar’ pen memorial, he replied that if the memorial was constructed in the sea it would pose a great threat to people.