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The Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) general secretary, Premallatha Vijayakant, urged the Tamil Nadu state government to address the demands of protesting teachers and sanitation workers. She pledged her party’s support and predicted unprecedented Assembly elections with the potential for a coalition government. The DMDK will decide on alliances after their state conference on January 9th. They were not invited to meet with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The DMDK also called for measures to curb drug sales in the state and announced a meeting of district secretaries on January 5th.

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DMDK Leader Urges Government to Address Protests, Predicts Coalition in Upcoming Elections

CHENNAI, January 1, 2026 – Premallatha Vijayakant, General Secretary of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), today called on the Tamil Nadu government to immediately address the demands of protesting secondary grade teachers and sanitation workers.

Speaking to reporters in Chennai, Ms. Vijayakant voiced her party’s unwavering support for the protestors. She also forecasted a unique and unpredictable upcoming Assembly election in Tamil Nadu, suggesting a high probability of a coalition government forming after the polls.

“These elections will be unlike anything we’ve seen before,” Ms. Vijayakant stated. “The DMDK believes there’s a significant opportunity for a coalition to emerge victorious.”

The DMDK leader confirmed that a decision regarding potential alliances would be made after the party’s State conference scheduled for January 9th. She expressed confidence that any alliance formed with the DMDK would secure a decisive win in the Assembly elections.

When questioned about a potential meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit to Tamil Nadu on January 4th, Ms. Vijayakant stated that the DMDK had not received an invitation and would be focusing entirely on preparations for their upcoming State conference.

In addition to addressing the protests, Ms. Vijayakant strongly urged the state government to implement measures to combat the growing problem of drug sales within Tamil Nadu.

The DMDK further announced a meeting of district secretaries to be held on January 5th at the party headquarters in Koyambedu, Chennai. This meeting will likely focus on strategizing for the upcoming State conference and the Assembly elections.

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