The DMK is about to win the Tamil Nadu meeting polls, defeating the incumbent AIADMK and its ally the BJP. CT Ravi, nationwide vice chairman of the BJP in addition to the social gathering’s Tamil Nadu incharge, spoke to News18 in regards to the rising outcomes and the ramifications. Excerpts:
What do you make of the outcomes?
We tried to get to double digits however couldn’t. Our social gathering ideology.. it’s dedicated. We will do higher work.
What led to the AIADMK efficiency? We noticed an enormous combat…providing freebies, and many others.
Even the DMK introduced many freebies. It is widespread in Tamil Nadu politics.
What went unsuitable?
In 2016, Amma (Jayalalithaa) was there. AIADMK now doesn’t have a pan-Tamil Nadu chief. But each EPS (E Palaniswami) and OPS (O Panneerselvam) put in a superb effort. Our alliance additionally was executed with good coordination. We couldn’t get what we had anticipated.
Will you proceed the alliance with AIADMK?
No points… Some choices will likely be taken by our social gathering parliamentary board. Win or lose, we’re with AIADMK.
What about Puducherry?
In Puducherry, I believe we hope the NDA will type the federal government. NRC (All India NR Congress) and we are going to get to the bulk.
There is theory in AIADMK a few management tussle. There is already VK Sasikala staking declare. What occurs to the AIADMK management?
Many points are there, however after Amma they each (EPS and OPS) made a superb effort. They led the social gathering and the federal government additionally. Many points are there…Afterwards, we are going to sit and resolve.
What do you make of the Bengal outcomes?
After April 19 polling has affected our social gathering way more. After Covid… All events are blaming the central management…And I believe the communists obtained worn out and the anti-BJP vote consolidated in the direction of the TMC. That helped them.
Are you already planning for the subsequent polls?
In 1952, our social gathering had solely two per cent votes. We struggled and our social gathering is now on the Centre and in many states. Our social gathering is ideology-based. In all states, our social gathering will take issues significantly.
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