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Minister Adhav Arjuna: "We gave sofas to allies; CM gave Kurinji Maaligai to Udhayanidhi"
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News18•01-10-2026, 20:09
Minister Adhav Arjuna: "We gave sofas to allies; CM gave Kurinji Maaligai to Udhayanidhi"
- •Minister Adhav Arjuna spoke at the TVK alliance campaign meeting for the Maduranthakam by-election.
- •He addressed claims of giving sofas to alliance parties, stating it was for IUML to have ministerial representation.
- •Arjuna questioned why only certain families should hold power for 60 years.
- •He highlighted that Thirumavalavan and Vaiko cannot be bought with money.
- •He stated that Udhayanidhi's position in Kurinji Maaligai was due to the alliance parties and the Chief Minister.
Key Questions Answered
Minister Adhav Arjuna stated that they sent sofas so that IUML could sit as a minister after 60 years and questioned why power should remain within a single family for decades. He also defended representation for oppressed Dalit communities, emphasizing that alliance parties like Congress, IUML, and VCK helped secure positions like Kurinji Maaligai.
By-elections are being held in two constituencies across Tamil Nadu, which include Maduranthakam and Dharapuram.
Minister Adhav Arjuna claimed that Udhayanidhi would have lost his deposit in Chepauk if not for the support of Congress, IUML, and VCK. He added that Udhayanidhi's current position at Kurinji Maaligai was made possible by these alliance parties.
