Alliance only for elections; ideology is permanent, says Edappadi K. Palaniswami

Alliances were only for election time, whereas ideology was permanent, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami said on Sunday, asserting that minorities, particularly Muslims, need not fear the AIADMK’s association with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) as the party would continue to follow the ideological path laid down by late leaders M.G. Ramachandran and J. Jayalalithaa.

Addressing a campaign meeting in Nagapattinam, he said keeping an alliance with a party did not mean the AIADMK would listen to whatever the ally said. “We have clarified our alliance. The NDA is headed by the AIADMK and the AIADMK will form the government. I will be announced as Chief Minister. In this case, where is Delhi coming here?” he asked.