Chennai, Jun 14 (PTI) The TMC-M on Sunday announced its decision to part ways with the NDA to focus on strengthening its grassroots organisational structure independently.
In Tamil Nadu, NDA is led by AIADMK along with AMMK, PMK(Anbumani) and G K Vasan’s TMC-M.
Addressing a press conference following a crucial executive committee meeting attended by over 600 party functionaries, Vasan clarified that the exit was entirely amicable and amicable ties would be maintained with former allies, including the BJP and the AIADMK.
“This is not election time, and the decision has been taken solely based on the overwhelming feedback from our district presidents and state executives who want the party to function with its distinct individuality to rebuild its foundation,” Vasan said.
He noted that continuous alliance politics over the past 12 years had inadvertently led to a dilution of the party’s standalone strength and diminished the field activities of its office-bearers.
Rebuffing any speculation of friction over seat-sharing or poll performance in the recently concluded 2026 assembly elections, Vasan emphasised that the TMC-M has historically epitomised “alliance dharma” since the days of its founder G K Moopanar.
He added that while coalitions are necessary during elections, the current interim period will be utilised to launch extensive party-building exercises spanning towns and villages.
The TMC-M chief also maintained that functioning independently would allow the party to freely voice and agitate for regional causes, such as the welfare of Tamil fishermen and inflation, without coalition constraints.
Expressing his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, AIADMK general secretary, and other alliance leaders, Vasan stated that the party’s immediate focus remains entirely on positioning itself strongly for the forthcoming local body elections. PTI JR JR ROH
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