DMK writes to Om Birla for change in seating arrangement in Lok Sabha after alliance with Congress ends

The DMK on Friday sought a change in seating arrangement for its MPs in the Lok Sabha, saying their alliance with the Congress has ended and it would not be appropriate for its members to sit alongside those of the grand old party

DMK leader Kanimozhi Karunanidhi wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for changing the seating arrangement in view of the changed political circumstances.

In her letter she said, "I write to respectfully request suitable changes in the seating arrangement of the Members of Parliament belonging to DMK in the Lok Sabha."

"In view of the changed political circumstances and as our alliance with the Indian National Congress has come to an end, it may not be appropriate for our Members to continue occupying the present seating arrangement alongside them in the House," Karunanidhi in her letter to Birla, said.

She requested Birla to make necessary arrangements for the members of the DMK parliamentary party to be allotted separate seating, enabling them to effectively discharge their responsibilities in the House.

The Congress, which won only five seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, has gone ahead in extending support to the TVK in government formation, thus putting an end to the alliance with its old ally DMK.

(With PTI inputs)