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DMK rules out support to NDA, TRS keeps options open

New Delhi: Amid BJP's readiness to welcome new allies, TRS today kept its options open on support even as DMK ruled out backing Narendra Modi-led NDA government because of the “stigma” of 2002 riots.Meanwhile, Congress


“It may be difficult for us to form the government, but all secular forces should come together to keep Narendra Modi away from power... I suggest that regional parties should elect Mamata Banerjee, who is secualr, competent and honest beyound doubt, as their leader,” the Congress leader said.

“Congress party will never hesitate to form a secular government,” he added.
Refusing to believe in exit polls which have predicted poor show for Congress, Alvi said, “the truth will come out tomorrow.”

On who should take the responsibility if his party performs badly, he said, “Whether the Congress conquers the electoral battle or loses it, we all shall be responsible for the credit or discredit. It will be injustice for anyone to only blame the leadership of Congress.”