“The ‘stilt-horse’ government—which claims to be a ‘pure force’—fell directly at the feet of the DMK’s alliance partners in a desperate bid to save itself. At the same time, TVK transformed into a ‘malicious force,’ engaged in horse-trading, and stabbed the AIADMK in the back,” stated AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami, severely criticizing the TVK.