MMK resolves to contest on its own symbol in future elections in Tamil Nadu
The MMK was allotted two seats by the DMK – Manapparai and Nagappatinam – and it contested both on the DMK’s ‘Rising Sun’ symbol. This prevented the party from exploring any post-poll alliance, as it is bound by the DMK whip’s direction
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