M.K. Alagiri’s supporters seek re-entry into DMK

M.K. Alagiri | Photo Credit: R. ASHOK

With DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently visiting his elder brother M.K. Alagiri’s house in Madurai after over a decade, the latter’s supporters have requested the party leader to readmit them.

Mr. Alagiri, the DMK’s former Madurai strongman and Union Minister, was expelled from the party by his father M. Karunanidhi over 10 years ago following a family feud. His supporters were also shown the door. Now, following the recent meeting between the brothers, they see a window of opportunity to revive their political careers.

Informed sources told The Hindu, when Mr. Stalin called on Mr. Alagiri during his visit to Madurai in connection with the party’s general council meeting, the latter requested the Chief Minister to readmit his supporters. “I am not asking anything for myself. Allow my supporters to rejoin,” was the only request of Mr. Alagiri, the sources said.

Some of the supporters had already submitted a letter of apology to the party high command and sought their reentry. “We are waiting for a call. It may happen soon. The party will be strengthened further in the South,” a supporter said.

Mr. Stalin is learnt to be examining the request. “No decision has been taken yet,” a source said.

Published - June 05, 2025 10:59 pm IST