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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

PTI Published : May 15, 2014 20:09 IST, Updated : May 15, 2014 21:32 IST
“The Parliamentary and Legislative Committee of the party will take a decision on the issue (of support) at 12 pm a day after tomorrow,” Rao added.

DMK, on the other hand, was categorical in ruling out support to Modi-led government.

“We have minorities on our side and Modi has the stigma of 2002 riots. Hence, we cannot support NDA keeping in view our interest in our state,” party spokesperson T K S Elangovan said.

He added that supporting Modi would be a “tough decision” for DMK as it wants to back only a “secular government” at the Centre.

On the eve of the Lok Sabha election results, Alvi admitted that it may be difficult for Congress to form the government.

He said regional secular parties should come together and elect West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as the leader to keep BJP out of power.
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