Dissent continues in Vijayakanth's DMDK as more functionaries join DMK

April 02, 2016 17:44

In continuing desertions in actor-politician Vijayakanth's Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam, several functionaries on Saturday joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.

Deputy Secretary of DMDK's Farmers Wing from Cuddalore V C Shanmugam and four others from the district joined the DMK in the presence of party treasurer M K Stalin, DMK said.

Besides, more than 50 members of DMDK from Tiruvallore, including its Youth Wing leader S B Somasundaram, quit the party and came into the DMK fold, a party release said.

Ever since the DMDK shut its doors on the DMK for a poll pact, some of its functionaries have quit the party and joined the latter.

The Vaiko-led People's Welfare Front, which has aligned with DMDK, has sharply criticised the DMK accusing it of poaching.

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