DMK rebel Alagiri to start loyalists' mobilisation across TN

Asked if Alagiri would launch his tour immediately, Mubarak said, “It depends (on the circumstances)”. He added that cadre from several areas, including Villupuram, Thanjavur and Arani, had sought his dates.

Expressing anguish that rather than taking steps to “resolve the impasse”, the DMK leadership was “aggravating” the situation, he said, “I don't understand what stops them from doing this (resolving the issue).

Now they say action will be taken against party workers who have links with our leader.”

On March 19, DMK announced it would take disciplinary action against those who kept in touch with Alagiri. The party has accused Alagiri of “misleading party workers”.