T.T.V. Dhinakaran, general secretary, Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazagam
Q/ Do you think the AIADMK should regroup?
A/ For the welfare of the people of Tamil Nadu and the crores of Amma’s followers, I want the AIADMK to regain its strength and proceed on the right path.
Q/ Do you think Edappadi K. Palaniswami has erred in decision making?
A/ After the death of Amma, the party and the then government went into the hands of wrong people. At that time, Palaniswami wanted to be in power and so he acted in a selfish manner. For that reason, I floated the AMMK. I am still following the path of Amma.
Meanwhile, even after losing power, Palaniswami has not realised his mistakes. He is not willing to accept that it was because of his mistakes that the party lost its strength. Those who accepted Palaniswami’s leadership and continued in the party have realised that the party that was built and protected by Amma is getting destroyed. There is information that they are trying to tame Palaniswami to save the party.
Q/ There were reports that six former ministers met Palaniswami at his Salem residence and demanded that the party take back those who were expelled. Has anyone from the AIADMK reached out to you?
A/ I heard that efforts are on to bring together those who parted ways and were expelled from the party. If that happens, the party will get strengthened.
Q/ What do you think is the future of the AIADMK under Palaniswami?
A/ After the death of Amma, those who were expelled from the party were expelled only because Palaniswami felt insecure. The reason for his insecurity and fear is that he lacks the courage and self confidence that a leader requires.