Premalatha Vijayakant, the General Secretary of Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), refuted claims of the party engaging in simultaneous negotiations with major Dravidian parties ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Speaking to the press, she dismissed the speculations as unfounded and politically driven. Various party leaders had already clarified that no such discussions were taking place, she emphasized.
Premalatha questioned the credibility of rumors suggesting parallel negotiations, highlighting public statements by senior figures from the DMK, AIADMK, and BJP affirming that there were no ongoing talks with the DMDK. She pointed out that Minister for Public Works E.V. Velu, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, and BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran had all denied any discussions with their party.
Responding to allegations by DMK leader R.S. Rajakannappan about the DMDK’s alleged talks with both the DMK and AIADMK, Premalatha reiterated the party’s political integrity and trustworthiness known to the people of Tamil Nadu. She made it clear that the DMDK would not engage in what she termed as unnecessary political conjecture.
Regarding the possibility of a power-sharing arrangement in a future coalition, Premalatha mentioned that while such discussions could be entertained in principle, any decision would be contingent upon the electoral outcome. She stressed that the consideration of power-sharing would be based on the mandate received from the people.
Amid increasing speculation surrounding potential political realignments before the elections, Premalatha assured that the DMDK would make a decision at the right moment, prioritizing public welfare over political assumptions.
