Coimbatore, Feb. 16 -- Amid ongoing alliance talks between the Congress and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu polls, AIADMK leader Kovai Sathyan took a jibe at the Congress, saying that as an ally, it has lost its respect.

Speaking to ANI on Sunday, Sathyan said the DMK has not listened to or heeded the Congress party's requests, adding that cracks between the parties have widened.

"As an ally, their (Congress) respect is lost long back. Despite repeated signals and attempts, and forming a committee for almost 45 days, if DMK has not listened to or heeded their requests, it clearly shows they are in the wrong place. This ally is done and dusted. The cracks are now wide open, and it is resonating on the...