MDMK general secretary Vaiko said that the party has no agreement with demands such as a share in the alliance or a share in power, and that it has never insisted on a Cabinet berth.
Highlighting key demands such as eradication of drug abuse in Tamil Nadu and prevention of caste and religious conflicts, Vaiko began the Samathuva Nadai Payanam (Equality March) from Tiruchi on January 2.
As the march drew statewide attention, its valedictory function is scheduled to be held tomorrow evening (January 12) in Madurai. Ahead of this, Vaiko met the media on Saturday night (January 11) at Uthangudi in Madurai and shared his views on various political and contemporary issues.
Drug menace
Vaiko said that several leaders from alliance parties participated in the march and expressed their support. He stated that drug abuse has become a major social threat in Tamil Nadu and that the march was launched with the objective of curbing it.
Not easy to succeed
Vaiko said anyone has the right to enter politics, including people from the film industry, but cautioned that politics is not something where success can be achieved easily. He warned that sandcastles built without a strong foundation would collapse at any time.
DMK will win
Vaiko confidently said that the DMK-led alliance would register a massive victory in the upcoming Assembly elections and that the DMK would form the government again with an absolute majority. He expressed confidence that the Dravidian Model of governance would continue and that M.K. Stalin would lead Tamil Nadu once again as Chief Minister.
Faith in democracy
Commenting on the release of the film Jananaayagan, Vaiko said producers have every right to release a film and that the censor board must explain the reasons for imposing any ban. He expressed hope that the restriction would not last long and that the film would be released without major issues.
Preaching won’t work
Criticising the Union government and BJP leaders, Vaiko said that Amit Shah coming to Tamil Nadu and preaching would not work, nor would it succeed on Dravidian soil. He alleged that while Prime Minister Narendra Modi quotes Tamil literature to attract the people of Tamil Nadu, the Centre fails to allocate due funds to the State.
No compromise
Vaiko said those dreaming of destroying the DMK are living in illusion, adding that the party has survived far greater challenges in the past. He clarified that the alliance with the DMK was formed on ideological grounds to protect the Dravidian movement and that there is no change in that stand.
Reiterating that the MDMK does not agree with demands for a share in alliance or power and has never pressed for ministerial posts, Vaiko said the Equality March that began in Tiruchi will conclude with a public meeting near the Vaigai river Obulapathurai area in Madurai.