TTV Dhinakaran has named his party after former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa
TTV Dhinakaran, sidelined by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam or AIADMK, announced the name of his party. He has named it after former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. Mr Dinakaran made the announcements at an event in Melur town.
On March 9, the Delhi High Court directed the Election Commission to allot a symbol and a suitable name for the AIADMK faction led by Mr Dhinakaran. So far, Mr Dhinakaran has addressed his faction AIADMK (Amma).
Mr Dhinakaran won the RK Nagar Assembly by-poll in December last year as an independent candidate on the pressure cooker symbol. He has the support of 22 legislators.
Here are the live updates on the announcement of TTV Dhinakaran's party:
Tamil Nadu Minister Jayakumar, dismissed TTV Dhinakaran's party. He said, "AIADMK is like a lion and Dinakaran's party like a mosquito on the lion."
TTV Dhinakaran's party's name is Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam.
TTV Dhinakaran, sidelined by Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK, launches his own party, named after J Jayalalithaa.
"I'm one of you and I'm contesting for you people," Mr Dhinakaran says.
TTV Dhinakaran is addressing the crowd.
Supporters greet TTV Dhinakaran as he reaches the venue. Mr Dhinakaran pays tributes to J Jayalalithaa before going up on the stage.
TTV Dhinakaran reaching the rally ground in Melur in Madurai.
Mr Dinakaran won the RK Nagar Assembly by-poll in December last year as an independent candidate on the pressure cooker symbol.
TTV Dinakaran unveil its new flag in Madurai district today.
Mr Dinakaran will make the announcements at an event in Melur town, news agency PTI reported.
On March 9, the Delhi High Court directed the Election Commission to allot a symbol and a suitable name for the AIADMK faction led by Mr Dinakaran.