Denying all speculations of a third front, DMK president MK Stalin Tuesday said he saw no chances for a non-BJP, non-Congress ‘third front’ post Lok Sabha polls, but a decision could be taken only after May 23, the counting day.
Stalin’s remarks have come a day after TRS supremo and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekara Rao, who has been pushing for a non-Congress, non-BJP federal front of regional parties, met the DMK chief at his residence in Chennai.
Hon’ble Chief Minister Sri K Chandrashekar Rao called on DMK (@arivalayam) President @mkstalin in Chennai, today. TRS party senior leaders @vinodboianpalli and @MPsantoshtrs and DMK party senior leaders Durai Murugan and TR Baalu participated in the meeting. pic.twitter.com/IdwNZD3RNC
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Asked about the possibility of a ‘third front’ sans BJP and Congress, the DMK leader said, “It doesn’t seem to me that there is a chance for that.” “However, that will be decided only after counting on May 23,” he added.
DMK President @mkstalin on his meeting with TRS leader & Telangana CM K #ChandrashekarRao: He did not come to Tamil Nadu to form fronts. He came to visit temples. He wanted to meet me. It was a courtesy visit pic.twitter.com/6f8vevyXsE
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Stalin also said Rao had not visited the state for forging alliances. “He did not come to form alliances. He came to Tamil Nadu to offer prayers in various temples and on that basis, sought an appointment with me for a courtesy call. That is all,” he told reporters in Chennai.