Activist SP Udayakumar, who has been opposing against the nuclear plant Kudankulam, joined Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Tamil Nadu on Friday.
Convener of People`s Movement against Nuclear Energy (PMANE), Udayakumar led
the movement against the Kudankulam nuclear plant.
Apart from Udayakumar, other prominent anti-nuclear activists including MP Jesurajan and Pushparayan also joined the Aam Aadmi Party.
The anti-nuclear activist is the latest entrant in the party, which will be contesting Lok Sabha polls this year for several places like Kanyakumari, Thuthukudi and Nellai.
During Aam Aadmi Party’s advisory meeting in Nellai, Udayakumar gave his speech via video conferencing yesterday.
Udayakumar will definitely receive an outstanding position in the party, party zones revealed.
He has been maintaining a superior relationship with Arvind Kejriwal before getting into party. During his anti-nuclear activity against Kudankulam, Udayakumar has met Arvind Kejriwal many times.
Even Udayakumar gave his wishes to Arvind Kejriwal via phone, when Aam Aadmi Party’s victory in Delhi. In this stance, Arvind Kejriwal has decided to give Udayakumar a position of Party’s TamilNadu State Leader post. Through Udayakumar we are anticipating that the party will grow to higher in TamilNadu, higher officials o of the party whispered.
Also Arvind Kejriwal will be presenting his supporter event in Kanyakumari district to gather the votes for Udayakumar.