DMK slams Congress for 'trading trust for berths'
DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran accused Congress of trading trust for ministerial berths, citing Congress's decision to align with DMK's rival TVK.
Maran called Congress leaders 'poisonous snakes' and targeted Rahul Gandhi for his criticism of DMK's potential support for a bill to increase Lok Sabha seats.
Rahul Gandhi had said any party supporting the bill and delimitation would be a '21st century Ettappan' during his Tamil Nadu visit.
BJP hopes DMK's anger with Congress will secure DMK's support for its legislative agenda, especially delimitation.
DMK indicated openness to the bill, stating it will study it to ensure it does not harm southern India's interests.
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