In a major political development in Tamil Nadu, MDMK General Secretary Vaiko today met suspended DMK leader M K Alagiri at his residence in Madurai and sought his support for the Lok Sabha polls. Both were closeted for more than 40 minutes. The meeting holds significance as DMK leaders were worried about the poll strategy to be taken by Alagiri after his suspension from the party.

Later talking to reporters Alagiri said he would consult with his supporters about supporting MDMK and take a decision. As per the seat-sharing agreement between BJP and its partners in Tamil Nadu, MDMK has been allotted seven seats. Vaiko is contesting from Virudhunagar constituency, considered an Alagiri stronghold.

Alagiri had on March 14 met BJP president Rajnath Singh at New Delhi and offered his support for the BJP alliance in Tamil Nadu which includes DMDK, PMK, MDMK, IJK and KMDK.