PMK cites AIADMK's stance on joint candidate as support withdrawal reason

The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) has cited the AIADMK's unwillingness to agree on a joint candidate strategy as the primary reason for withdrawing its electoral backing, signalling a significant rupture in the alliance between the two parties.

Sources close to the PMK indicated that discussions between the alliance partners reached an impasse over the modalities of seat allocation and candidate selection. The PMK had reportedly proposed fielding common candidates in key constituencies to consolidate opposition votes, a proposal the AIADMK leadership declined to endorse.

The development marks another chapter in the fractious relationship between the two parties, which have maintained an on-and-off alliance over several election cycles in Tamil Nadu. Political observers suggest the breakdown could reshape the electoral dynamics in the state, potentially fragmenting the anti-DMK vote bank that both parties have historically relied upon.

The AIADMK has not yet issued an official response to PMK's assertions regarding the withdrawal of support. The party has maintained that it intends to contest elections independently, signalling confidence in its electoral prospects despite losing a significant ally in the process.