The month old drama has come to an end. Vaiko has joined hands with Jayalalithaa for the assembly elections. DMK's inability to accomodate Vaiko's request and the pressure from the cadres has brought MDMK to ADMK alliance. This proves again that there are no permanent friends or enemies in politics. Surely switching of alliance has dented Vaiko's credibility, but who cares when credibility does not get him votes. People who talk/worry about credibility usually wont vote in the elections. And this is not new in Tamil Nadu. DMK has done this several times recent being ditching BJP to join Congress in 2004 Parliament elections. Although Vaiko would have maintained his credibility by going alone but that would be sucidal for his party. Now Karunadhi's job made easier. He has more seats to share with his allies.
Jayalalithaa has brilliantly played her cards in forming the alliance. By roping DPI first and MDMK next she effectively split Thirumavalavan and Ramadoss. If MDMK joined the ADMK alliance first then Ramadoss would have managed to bring Thirumalavan into DMK led DPA. Now it would be near impossible for Ramadoss to bring Thirumavalavan into DPA. Jayalalithaa is also wooing Vijayakanth and Karthik to her alliance. The show has just begun. Sitback and enjoy!!
