Stalin’s proposal of Rahul as PM evokes varied reactions

Political leaders in Tamil Nadu, including from DMK’s “friendly” parties, came up with different opinions on DMK president M.K. Stalin proposing the name of Congress president Rahul Gandhi as the opposition’s Prime Ministerial candidate for 2019.
Asked about the development, AIADMK co-coordinator and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami said in Coimbatore,“Only after alliances are announced, will we know who stands where,” he said.
CPI leader D. Raja said all secular parties and Left parties would discuss it at their respective meetings, but said it depended on the outcome of the elections.
CPI (M) State secretary K. Balakrishnan said: “Rahul Gandhi definitely has the capability to become the Prime Minister. But when the secular parties win the polls, a discussion on the Prime Ministerial candidate can be held.” He contended that it was generally the norm that the name of a Prime Minister is proposed only after the election results are announced.
VCK president Thol. Thirumavalavan, however, welcomed the move, saying Mr. Gandhi could unify secular political parties in the country. “It is important to prevent the BJP from coming to power to protect democracy and the Constitution,” he said.

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