Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Kamal Haasan's MNM Joins DMK-led Alliance In Tamil Nadu

Ahead of Lok Sabha poll actor Kamal Haasan's political party, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), joined the alliance led by the DMK. MNM has been given one seat for the Rajya Sabha elections in 2025. While talking to media Kamal Haasan stated that, "My party and I won't be running in this election. But we'll fully support this alliance. We've come together not just for positions, but for the betterment of our nation."

Kamal Haasan says, "My party and I are not contesting this election. But we will give all cooperation to this alliance. We have joined hands as this is not just for a position, this is for the nation." pic.twitter.com/s8uqdxaJC7

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The MNM's general secretary, Arunachalam, confirmed that the party won't be contesting in the Lok Sabha elections but will support and campaign for the alliance. MNM has also been promised a seat in the Rajya Sabha in 2025 as part of this alliance with the DMK.