Sivaganga MP Karti Chidambaram on Thursday urged the DMK to work with the Congress and other opposition parties under the INDIA bloc. He said, "It is natural for political parties to contest separately and have differences at the state level." He wants them to cooperate at the national level instead.

CHENNAI: Acknowledging that the DMK has differences with the Congress in Tamil Nadu, Sivaganga MP Karti Chidambaram on Thursday urged the Dravidian party to work with his party and others in the opposition at the national level under the INDIA bloc.

"I fully acknowledge that the DMK has some grievances against the Congress. It is natural for political parties to contest separately and have differences at the state level. At the same time, they can come together and cooperate at the national level," he added.

Asked whether a third front could emerge at the national level ahead of the next general election, the MP said it is too early to speculate.