Tamil Maanila Congress exits NDA (opens original article in a new tab)

Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar) exited the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to focus on party growth, despite maintaining friendly relations with allies.

• Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar) decided to exit the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to focus on strengthening the party.
• TMC leader G.K. Vasan stated the party had no differences with BJP or AIADMK allies but felt independence was needed for growth.
• The TMC is the first party to leave the AIADMK-led NDA in Tamil Nadu after the recent Assembly elections where the alliance placed third.