Pondy discord shows DMK front’s double standards: EPS

Chennai: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday accused the DMK-Congress alliance of adopting different political positions across states, saying the bloc projected unity in Tamil Nadu but followed a fragmented approach in Puducherry, exposing what he called double standards in its alliance strategy.

Addressing campaign meetings in Puducherry, he said TN chief minister M K Stalin had ‘looted Tamil Nadu' and was seeking to extend the same politics to Puducherry.


Responding to Stalin's allegations on denial of late CM Karunanidhi's memorial, EPS said he had explained about a case pending in the high court against such land allocation. In spite of that, AIADMK govt allotted two acres at Guindy.

"Is it fair to accuse us when we were legally unable to allot land," EPS asked. He further charged that Karunanidhi had refused land for late CMs Kamaraj and Janaki Ramachandran.

He criticised the DMDK, saying its leadership had taken different positions depending on whether it was part of the AIADMK alliance. "The party had aligned with the DMK despite actor Vadivelu speaking ill of their founder Vijayakant in Kalaignar's presence," he said, adding that claims about denial of a Rajya Sabha seat were incorrect and said he had assured such a position if the party remained in alliance for the 2026 elections.

In his speech at Neyveli later in the evening, he took a swipe at Udhayanidhi Stalin. EPS also accused the DMK of betrayal, citing issues including Katchatheevu, Cauvery water disputes, Sri Lankan Tamils and NEET, and said leaders of the party had no basis to make such allegations against others.

He questioned the DMK's reliance on former AIADMK members who had defected and were now holding positions in govt.Elections 2026 mark a pivotal year for democratic processes across various regions in India and globally. This includes key state assembly elections, local body polls, and by-elections that could significantly impact national-level politics. Get real-time updates, important dates, voting procedures, and verified news — all in one place. Whether you're tracking results or exploring candidate profiles, this is your go-to hub for Elections 2026.