more-inThe AIADMK, which emerged as the third largest party in Lok Sabha under Jayalalithaa, is now battling the perception of being the “B” team of the ruling BJP at the Centre. This is in contrast to the situation that prevailed during the lifetime of Jayalalithaa, who had enjoyed the image of being a loner. G. Ramakrishnan, secretary of the State unit of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), says that the AIADMK has become weak politically. “What is more disturbing is the approach that the AIADMK is taking in recent months,” he adds. However, R. Vaithilingam, deputy coordinator, AIADMK, dismisses the argument.

Source: The Hindu December 04, 2017 19:35 UTC