TVK’s entry won’t cause any split in minority votes, says IUML leader Kader Mohideen

IUML leader Kader Mohideen asserts that TVK's entry won't split minority votes, emphasizing the alliance's unity and support for the DMK.

DMK leader and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has described the upcoming Assembly election as a fight between Tamil Nadu and Delhi, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi has termed it a crucial election to end corruption and dynastic politics in the State. How important is this election from the point of view of the IUML?

Every election is important, as it is held once in five years. As far as this election is concerned, I think the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance is at the forefront of progress on all fronts. Over the past five years, all sections of the people – especially women, labourers, the poor and the minorities – have received support or benefit in one way or the other under the Dravidan Model government led by Mr. Stalin. Usually, in the run-up to elections, the Opposition will point out many shortcomings in governance; but there are not many against this government.

There have been allegations of corruption and poor law and order...

Law and order is an issue that is always raised. The government is taking action. Generally speaking, there are not many shortcomings in this government. Corruption is pervasive across the country.

Mr. Modi had alleged that all the corrupt money flows to one family in the State. Your view?

How could it be so? There is corruption from the lower levels to the top. Is there no corruption in the Union government? Are there no corruption charges against the Centre? The Prime Minister is talking politics; he is not speaking the truth. He is saying so many things for the sake of politics. For corruption to be eradicated, the people have to change.