Chennai, February 11 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin stated on Wednesday that the alliance between the DMK and the Congress remains intact, dismissing reports of divisions between the two parties.
He also rejected the possibility of a coalition government in Tamil Nadu, effectively ruling out the Congress party, some of whose senior leaders have been raising the issue.
Making it clear that there was no ambiguity, Stalin, who is also the DMK chief, said, "Sharing power in the government does not suit Tamil Nadu. The Congress also understands this well."
"Some individuals are deliberately trying to create a rift in the alliance for the sake of power-sharing. This tactic will not succeed," he said at an event here.
"Rumors of confusion in the alliance are being spread deliberately. Beyond politics, I see (Congress leader) Rahul Gandhi as a brother. He also sees me in the same way," Stalin said.
"The DMK-Congress alliance is harmonious. What others are expecting (a split) will not happen," he said.
He maintained that the upcoming elections in Tamil Nadu would not be more challenging for the DMK than the 2021 Assembly election.
Stalin said that some schemes introduced by the state government are being followed by the Centre, and pointed out the 'Thozhi' hostels scheme.
The 'Thozhi' hostels scheme aims to address the challenges faced by women migrating from their hometowns to work in cities.
Managed by the Department of Social Welfare and Women Development, the hostels provide safe, affordable, and quality accommodation for working women across the state.
