In a tough message to the BJP, the ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu has said that it does not need a "national party as ally if it is going to dictate", making it clear that it won't play second fiddle. Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami will be the AIADMK's face as it seeks reelection when the southern state votes in a few months, the party made it clear on Sunday, days after the BJP's Prakash Javadekar had refused to comment on Mr Palaniswami being the chief ministerial candidate.
