Alagiri supports Modi, says he is a good administrator

Suspended DMK leader M K Alagiri today welcomed the prospects of BJP's Narendra Modi becoming the country's prime minister.

"I believe there is a Modi wave. I have already said he is a good administrator and will welcome if he becomes (prime minister)," he told a TV channel.

Alagiri, suspended from DMK in January, has kept the political circles abuzz following his recent high-profile meetings in Delhi when he called on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and BJP President Rajnath Singh, sparking off speculation about his future plans.

The former union minister, had, however described the meetings as a 'courtesy call.'