Makkal Needhi Maiam Steps Back from Lok Sabha Elections
The political party Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), under the leadership of Kamal Haasan, has made the official announcement of their decision to step back from the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Our sources reveal that the party has now elected to support the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), a prominent political entity in the race.
A Look Back at MNM’s Journey
The shift in strategy follows MNM’s fruitless efforts in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Previously attempting to secure 37 seats, the party unfortunately did not see victory in any, managing to gather a total vote share of only 3.72%. Kamal Haasan, the party’s leader and cinema legend who entered the political sphere in 2018, has also experienced election defeat. This occurred during the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election. Despite these setbacks, both Haasan and MNM have outspokenly prioritised their commitment to the nation over pursuing political positions.
MNM’s Support for DMK in Return for a Future Seat
In a significant move, MNM has pledged its support to DMK for the imminent election race. In return, DMK has reportedly offered MNM a seat in the 2025 Rajya Sabha polls. This decision marks a noteworthy point in the political landscape, revealing the continuing changes and alliances between parties.
DMK’s Alliance Strategy for the Lok Sabha Polls
Information from our sources also reveals that DMK is steadily finalizing its alliance formation for the Lok Sabha elections. Several parties have been allocated seats in their strategy, including the Communist Party of India, CPIM, Indian Union Muslim League, Kongu Desa Makkal Katchi, and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi. It is expected that negotiations with the Congress Party for a seat-sharing arrangement will be finalized shortly.
Future Expectations
The DMK alliance had an impactful win in the 2019 elections, securing 38 seats out of 39. With the formation of this alliance, the party hopes to repeat a similar triumph in the forthcoming polls. Their focus is on serving the nation’s interests and securing a healthy majority in the Lok Sabha elections to move their agenda forward. This desired outcome may be a possibility, given the support they are receiving from different parties, including Kamal Haasan’s MNM.
