Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, said the party’s decision to rejoin the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) marked “a new beginning,” not only for the AMMK but for Tamil Nadu as a whole.
Responding to reporters, Dhinakaran said, “Yes. This is not just a new beginning for the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam; it is a good beginning for Tamil Nadu itself.” He said the party was moving forward to participate in the effort to form a government that the people want. “We are moving forward to participate in the effort to create a good government in Tamil Nadu—one that the people desire. To support that effort and to stand by the attempt to form a good governance, we are now proceeding,” he said.
When asked about differences within the political family and the reasons for rejoining the NDA, Dhinakaran said compromise should not be viewed as weakness. “I’ll say just one thing. Those who make compromises do not get ruined,” he said.
Describing the political disagreements, he added, “Whatever it may be, this is ultimately a dispute among relatives.” He recalled that he had already addressed this issue earlier. “I had already said this in the general council—that among us, even if someone feels another person did not act fairly towards them, we should not allow that to destroy everything,” he said.
Dhinakaran said ego clashes and personal grudges should not come in the way of larger goals. “With the larger objective that we should not sacrifice party welfare and the welfare of Tamil Nadu for the sake of ego or personal grudges, we believe that making compromises will not harm us,” he said.
Referring to former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, he said her supporters must unite. “As Amma’s loyal cadres—she who was the unifying force—we will come together as one,” he said.
Stating his party’s position clearly, Dhinakaran said, “To ensure that Amma’s rule returns to Tamil Nadu, that people’s rule returns, that good governance returns, we will stand firmly in support. That is our position.”
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