MDMK must get specific number of tickets in election to receive EC recognition: Durai Vaiko
COIMBATORE: MDMK deputy general secretary Durai Vaiko said his party should receive a specific number of tickets in the assembly election to get a minimum recognition from the
Election Commission of India
(ECI).
However, the final decision on the tickets would be made by the leadership of the party, he said.
MDMK is part of the DMK alliance in Tamil Nadu.
"Since the election is coming, we need to strengthen our structure and have organised meetings of activities in seven zones, including the formation of booth committees," he said while interacting with reporters at the Coimbatore International Airport.
He said the state govt arrested police personnel responsible for the death of Ajith Kumar in Sivaganga district.
He emphasised that the state govt should ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future.
Durai said he had insisted in Parliament that the railways fare hike should be cancelled and the benefits given to senior citizens should be restored.
Discussing globalisation, Durai remarked that 'our students are excelling in various places due to their proficiency in English. All the success came because of the bilingual policy. English is the language of global communication.'
He accused the BJP of playing politics with language.
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