Coimbatore, May 16 -- Amid the ongoing internal turmoil within the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, AIADMK MLA Leema Rose Martin on Friday voiced support for the party's alliance with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and praised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay for welfare measures and the closure of 717 TASMAC liquor outlets across the state.

Addressing the media here, Martin said the alliance was formed keeping the welfare of Tamil Nadu people in mind.

"For the welfare of Tamil Nadu people, we have joined with the TVK party. For higher education studies, the present government has given Rs 1,000 to students. The 'Singa Pen' scheme has been welcomed by all women," she said.

Praising the Chief Minister's recent decis...