An AIADMK minister speaking to IndiaToday on Jaya's announcement seems to sum it all up as he elaborates on Jaya's enviable situation : "While the DMK is finding it difficult to rope in the DMDK of Vijayakanth and the Congress virtually left in the lurch with no alliance partners and the BJP finding it equally difficult to convince Vijayakanth and find amicable solution for seat sharing with both the PMK and the MDMK, Amma's announcement shows not only her confidence but also her absolute grip on the state's politics", a senior AIADMK minister told IndiaToday."