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Karunanidhi rules out alliance with BJP for 2014 Lok Sabha elections

Chennai: Dismissing media reports suggesting DMK would align with BJP, party chief M Karunanidhi today clarified that his party would contest the Lok Sabha polls with existing partners in the alliance.Speaking after his son and

“We have decided after analysing the pros and cons of all parties. Only on those lines should all general council and executive council members speak.”

To a query on whether actor-turned politician Vijayakant's DMDK would be there in his alliance,he said “Not known as yet.”

Asked if CPI(M) would join DMK alliance, he quipped, “I don't see a reason why they should not join.”

On whether DMK would take efforts to form a third alliance in Tamil Nadu, he said, “We are closely watching thedevelopments (in state and national  politics).”

He also congratulated Aam Aaadmi Party for winning a considerable number of seats in Delhi Assembly polls.