Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan on Thursday said his
party joined the DMK-led alliance because their ideas matched, not because of
political pressure.
Speaking at an event, Haasan said his earlier strong statements were never
against the DMK. He added that the two parties shared a similar vision even
when they contested elections separately.
Haasan also pointed out that the DMK had implemented many ideas first suggested
by MNM, making the alliance a natural choice.