Chennai: If the BJP is scouting for new allies, it should apparently cross the DMK off its list.
"We have no such idea or plan (of supporting the BJP). We intend to support a secular party if at all," said TKS Elangovan, a leader from the regional party from Tamil Nadu that's headed by M Karunanidhi. (Watch NDTV Exit Poll: 279 for BJP and Allies, Congress in Double Digits)
"Who asked them anyway? They are all criminals," retorted Subramanian Swamy of the BJP, provoking Mr Elangovan to describe him as "the biggest blabberer on earth."
Exit polls show the BJP, powered by its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, getting enough seats to form the government with its existing allies. NDTV's exit poll forecasts 279 seats for the BJP-led coalition. A majority of 272 seats is needed to form a government.
Knitting together more partners could be important for the BJP to construct a more stable coalition. (NDTV Exit Poll: Jayalalithaa's AIADMK to be Third Largest Party)
The DMK's denial of interest comes as its political rival, the AIADMK, headed by J Jayalalithaa, has indicated it is open to suggestions. "Let's wait for the results," Ms Jayalalithaa, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, said yesterday. But today, she expelled a party man who had said the AIADMK would partner with Mr Modi. (Jayalalithaa Does Not Rule Out Support for Narendra Modi, Her Party Seeks "Close Ties")
NDTV's exit poll shows the AIADMK winning 32 Parliamentary seats, placing it at No 3 behind the BJP and the Congress. The DMK is likely to get 5 seats.
Both the DMK and the AIADMK have in the past been partners of the BJP in the NDA government at the Centre. (Jayalalithaa Expels Partyman Who Suggested She Would Ally With Modi)
The BJP fought this year's election in a rainbow alliance with five regional parties in Tamil Nadu and is forecast to win two seats.
"We have no such idea or plan (of supporting the BJP). We intend to support a secular party if at all," said TKS Elangovan, a leader from the regional party from Tamil Nadu that's headed by M Karunanidhi. (Watch NDTV Exit Poll: 279 for BJP and Allies, Congress in Double Digits)
"Who asked them anyway? They are all criminals," retorted Subramanian Swamy of the BJP, provoking Mr Elangovan to describe him as "the biggest blabberer on earth."
Knitting together more partners could be important for the BJP to construct a more stable coalition. (NDTV Exit Poll: Jayalalithaa's AIADMK to be Third Largest Party)
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NDTV's exit poll shows the AIADMK winning 32 Parliamentary seats, placing it at No 3 behind the BJP and the Congress. The DMK is likely to get 5 seats.
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The BJP fought this year's election in a rainbow alliance with five regional parties in Tamil Nadu and is forecast to win two seats.
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