
AIADMK deputy general secretary K.P. Munusamy, 73, campaigning for re-election from Veppanahalli in Krishnagiri district, stated his party will reject Centre assistance or grants if conditions are imposed. During an interview in Gangapuram village, Munusamy discussed political challenges facing AIADMK, the relevance of welfare schemes, and the impact of actor C. Joseph Vijay's TVK party entry into electoral politics.