Pudukkottai, June 3 -- Veteran leader and former state minister C Vijayabaskar on Wednesday strongly dismissed mounting media speculation regarding his potential exit from the AIADMK, terming the rumours baseless. However, a sudden, abrupt end to his press interaction has kept the political grapevine buzzing.

Speaking to reporters in his home turf of Pudukkottai, the five-time MLA claimed he was entirely focused on post-election ground realities rather than political manoeuvring.

"I cannot comment on the news and speculation being circulated by the media because there is no such issue," Vijayabaskar stated. "For the past four days, I have been engaged in thanking the voters who cast their votes. That programme concluded last night."

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