Sasikala—had returned to the alliance after quitting the NDA earlier, in order to strengthen it. He also urged Dhinakaran to initiate talks with EPS for his re-entry, pointing out that despite being politically opposed earlier, Dhinakaran and EPS had joined hands. Dhinakaran should initiate steps in this regard,” OPS said, adding that he wanted to return to strengthen and unite the AIADMK ahead of the elections. OPS said he was undecided on contesting the ensuing polls and reiterated that he stood for a united AIADMK. When asked whether anyone from the NDA— which he had exited seven months ago—had spoken to him about the possibility of his re-induction into the AIADMK, OPS parried the question, saying, “It’s a top secret.”