Manitha Neya Makkal Katchi: In the recently concluded Assembly elections, the DMK’s alliance partners extended their support to Vijay’s Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam. In this context, Jawahirullah’s Manithaneya Makkal Katchi has delivered a “shock treatment” to the DMK; specifically, the party has passed a resolution declaring that it will contest future elections under its own independent symbol.