Tamizhar Bhoomi unhappy with DMK offer

By Our Special Correspondent

CHENNAI, MARCH 19. The Tamizhar Bhoomi, a Mutharaiyar caste-based outfit in the DMK-led front, is unhappy with the offer of a lone seat by the DMK. The party is now holding discussions to prepare an alternative strategy in the event of the DMK ignoring its demand for three seats.

Apparently, differences between the DMK and the Tamizhar Bhoomi began after the Tamil Nadu Mutharaiyar Sangam led by Mr. Kuzha Chelliah was accommodated in the front with one seat.

The Tamizhar Bhoomi founder and former AIADMK Minister, Mr. Ku. Pa. Krishnan, did not relish the idea of having to share his status as a representative of the community with a rival organisation.

Tamizhar Bhoomi circles point out that Mr. Chelliah does not head a political party, but leads only a caste organisation. By providing a seat for Mr. Chelliah, the DMK is trying to deny the Tamizhar Bhoomi its claims to be the real representative of the Mutharaiyars, they say.

Now, the party leaders are deliberating on the prospects of leaving the DMK-led front and offering ``unconditional support'' to the AIADMK-led front.

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