CHENNAI: AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of a coalition government even if the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance wins the upcoming Assembly election, asserting that the party would form the government on its own with a clear majority.
Speaking at a conclave organised by a private television channel in Chennai, Palaniswami noted that power sharing was an issue only between the DMK and the Congress and that no such arrangement existed within the NDA. He reiterated that the AIADMK was leading the NDA in Tamil Nadu and that he was the alliance's chief ministerial candidate.
Expressing confidence about the party's prospects, he said the AIADMK-led NDA would win 210 seats and return to power. Attacking the ruling DMK, he claimed the State had not benefited under its regime and said the people of Tamil Nadu were opposed to dynastic politics.
Referring to differences with TTV Dhinakaran, Palaniswami clarified that the issues were resolved. On actor Vijay's political entry, he said the actor was new to politics and would not be a factor for the AIADMK, adding that the party knew how to plan strategies to win elections.
He also criticised the DMK's charge that the BJP was attempting to impose Hindi in Tamil Nadu, calling it an allegation made for electoral purposes. He said it was the Congress, an ally of the DMK, that had earlier attempted to impose Hindi.
Palaniswami said the party had faced several internal challenges after the death of J Jayalalithaa, but had since stabilised. He reiterated that there was no possibility of reinstating VK Sasikala or O Panneerselvam in the AIADMK and said the decision was final.