AIADMK front may split over seats

CHENNAI: The deadlock over seat-sharing among allies in the AIADMK camp has apparently assumed crisis proportions with discontented alliance
partners - MDMK and CPM - reportedly thinking of “exploring other options” if party chief J Jayalalithaa does not concede their demands.

As several rounds of discussions failed, the ball is now in Jayalalithaa’s court. The CPM, which was offered three seats, has been insisting on Tirupur, while the MDMK, an AIADMK ally since 2006, wants at least five seats against the three reportedly on offer. The AIADMK has already allocated seven seats to the PMK and three to the CPI. Even while nurturing hopes that the AIADMK chief will resolve the standoff, both parties are said to be looking at other options.