Ready to extend support to AIADMK: T Rajendar

Asserting that his party will enter never enter into an alliance with DMK, “which always goes handin-hand with Congress”, Rajendar said, his party is committed to do good for the people of Tamil Nadu and Tamil language. Hailing the bold steps taken by former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on crucial issues such as Sri Lankan Tamils and Cauvery water dispute, Rajendar said he at one point had become a fan of hers. 

“But the DMK, having alliance with Congress, never took any major step in the Cauvery issue,” he said. When asked whether he would support AIADMK, Rajendar said, “I am a person of self-respect and I will never go anywhere uninvited. If the AIADMK invites me, my party will extend the support,” Rajendar said.

Commenting on Vaiko’s exit from PWF, he said in his own rhyming style that going after Vaiko is equal to Vaikol (straw).  “I have told this long ago and this has been proven now,” he said. Rajendar also accused BJP of supporting jallikattu for a political gain. “All India Latchiya Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam will accelerate its activities in the state. Running the party is not a risk to me. I will run the party even by organising concerts,” said Rajendar.

About contesting for the president post of the TN Film Producers Council, he said his winning was certain as more senior members back him. “I don’t fear failure. I will work for slashing the ticket prices for cinemas if elected,” he concluded.