Monday, December 01, 2008

Faced with near total isolation, DMK is trying to woo PMK

IIPM Publication
Inside DMK, there are intra-party and family feuds. Meanwhile, continuing power shortage in the state is a thorn in DMK’s flesh. Karunanidhi took an aggressive stand in the Lankan issue and even he won the support of PMK. Ramadoss participated in the human chain organised by DMK and both leaders met each other briefly then. But after that the softer line on the Lankan issue – penned by a Central diktat – found Karunanidhi become the whipping boy of all state parties, including the PMK. Perturbed by all these, there was a strong rumour last week that Karunanidhi might quit Chief Ministership!

This is why the PMK is now crucial for DMK. Ramadoss has not immediately extended the olive branch. The ongoing Assembly session, perhaps will throw some answers to the future course of the party. “There is speculation that our leader would like to meet the Assembly elections midway, along with the general elections. Meanwhile AIADMK wants to upset us in the Assembly by causing defections. Till parliamentary elections, it is tough time for us,” a senior DMK functionary told TSI. But Karunanidhi has weathered many a storm in his career. He may come out successfully this time too!....Continue

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