Palaniswami says his party’s alliance is only for electoral success

Edappadi K. Palaniswami, general secretary of the AIADMK, stated that the party's alliance with other parties during elections was solely for electoral success and emphasized his party's commitment to secularism and protection of religious minorities' rights. He assured the gathering that the AIADMK would uphold its policies established by former Chief Ministers M.G. Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa, despite challenges. Palaniswami also alluded to the DMK's past alliance with the BJP during elections, accusing the ruling party of making empty promises to minorities.