Natural for political parties to seek alliance with AIADMK, says EPS.

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami stated that it is common for political parties in Tamil Nadu to seek alliances with his party due to its strong political presence from being in power for over 30 years. He refuted Chief Minister M. K. Stalin's claims of AIADMK's declining reputation, citing increased vote shares in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Palaniswami criticized the DMK government for alleged failures in managing finances, contrasting it with AIADMK's initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic and highlighting rising costs of essential goods under the current administration. [Extracted from the article]