Senior CPI leader D. Pandian today accused the BJP of exploiting factionalism in the ruling AIADMK in its favour.

Talking to reporters, Pandian said after Jayalalithaa’s death AIADMK was suffered a split. “It is now a faction-ridden party without any single symbol or a leader,” he said.

“The, BJP is exploiting the situation in its favour and to get foothold in Tamil Nadu,” Pandian added.

He criticised the AIADMK leaders for bowing before the Centre and for not getting exemption from NEET.

On DMK Working President M.K. Stalin, Pandian said that as an opposition leader, Stalin discharging his duties well.