While the DMK, driven by the desire to win as many seats as possible in the Lok Sabha polls, has requested its alliance partners, particularly the MDMK and the VCK, to contest on its ‘Rising Sun’ symbol, VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan argues that symbols are not important in the age of information. Excerpts from an interview:
Have you identified the two Parliamentary constituencies for your party yet?
We were supposed to meet the DMK leaders on Sunday, but I could not attend due to prior engagements. The meeting will take place on Monday. We have asked for one reserved constituency and one general constituency. But I do not know whether the DMK will be in a position to allot a general constituency because of the heavy demand [for such constituencies].
What is your response to the DMK’s request that you contest on its ‘Rising Sun’ symbol?