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AIADMK of EPS vs MK Stalin s DMK: Battle for Tamil Nadu rages at India Today Conclave South
A glimpse of the high-pitched electoral battle brewing in Tamil Nadu was seen at the India Today Conclave (South) 2021 where CM EPS of the AIADMK challenged DMK leader MK Stalin to a debate.
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UPDATED: March 15, 2021 22:38 IST
DMK president MK Stalin (left), Tamil Nadu CM and AIADMK leader E Palaniswami at the India Today Conclave (South) 2021 (Photo Credits: Chandradeep Kumar/Yasir Iqbal)
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On January 31, coinciding with his birthday, M.K. Alagiri, once a strongman in the DMK, made an announcement that he would re-enter active politics in some form when the election dates are made known. He went to the extent of saying that without his support, his younger brother and DMK president M.K. Stalin could never become the Chief Minister.Even as his supporters in Madurai and parts of southern Tamil Nadu were curiously waiting for him to make his stand clear, a close confidant said “
Anja Nenjan” continued to discuss issues with his loyalists. To a question on when he would disclose his path, the person said, “Very soon”. However, a reliable source in the family said the leader had chosen to remain on “silent mode” as his family and friends had advised him to “stay calm” till the election is over. So, no to politics!