Giving a new twist to his party's efforts in seeking potential alliance partners for the upcoming Assembly election, Swamy said in a tweet,"I am hopeful MK will decline to be CM candidate and make Stalin leader."
He also said, "Then hope BJP align Stalin and Vijaykanth (DMDK chief) in a new alliance."
Against this background, what Swamy has tweeted today has caught party workers by surprise.
Till date, DMK has been unequivocal about Karunanidhi being the party's choice as chief minister.
Addressing a meeting today, Stalin expressed confidence that a "government headed by party president Karunanidhi would work for the welfare of all sections of the people" if voted to power.
Interestingly, People's Welfare Front comprising Left parties, MDMK, and the VCK too is actively trying to get the DMDK on its side.
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