While Anbumani has confirmed the alliance with the AIADMK, Ramadoss has criticized it as illegal. In this context, AIADMK functionary Salem Manikandan, in an exclusive interview with Oneindia Tamil, said, “The DMK is behind the screenplay, dialogues for Ramadoss. Ramadoss is merely acting. He has sacrificed his party, his own son, and his own community.”