DMK Stages Statewide Protests Against CM Vijay over Alleged Remarks on Karunanidhi, Stalin
Senior DMK leader P.K. Sekar Babu called Vijay’s Assembly attack on the party and Stalin condemnable and said the chief minister cited ED documents.
- On Saturday, DMK cadres staged protests in Tiruchi against Chief Minister Joseph Vijay for his Assembly remarks on September 7 regarding party president Stalin's arrest during the Emergency.
- Chief Minister Vijay attacked the DMK in the Assembly on September 7, alleging organized corruption during previous regimes led by Karunanidhi and Stalin. He cited Enforcement Directorate documents and the Sarkaria Commission report.
- Senior leader Sekar Babu dismissed the allegations as "cinema style dialogues delivered for about an hour," while praising Stalin for his "sacrifices, personality, and for being humane." He further lauded the party president as "Mr Clean."
- During the Assembly session, DMK members objected when the government denied Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin permission to respond. He claimed, "the DMK is an injured tiger that is standing in the field and one day, everything will be paid back in the same coin."
- Tensions intensified over Law Minister Nirmal Kumar's claims regarding Stalin's detention during the Emergency. Opposition members disputed the Minister's assertions, citing no official record indicating the arrest occurred under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act.
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dtnext.inDMK holds statewide agitation condemning CM Vijay's remarks against party stalwarts
Chennai, Sep 12 (PTI) The main opposition DMK on Saturday staged protest across the state condemning Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay for his alleged “scurrilous remarks” targeting late party patriarch M Karunanidhi and party president M K Stalin. Senior leader PK Sekar Babu, leading the protest here, praised Stalin for his “sacrifices, personality, and for […]
A protest is being held today on behalf of the DMK to condemn the remarks made by Chief Minister Vijay in the Assembly. These protest demonstrations are taking place in district headquarters under the leadership of the party's district secretaries. In Chennai, protests are being held at two locations today.
DMK stages protest across Tamil Nadu over Vijay’s remarks against Karunanidhi, Stalin
Chennai, Sep 12 (IANS) The opposition DMK staged protests across Tamil Nadu on Saturday, condemning Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over what it described as derogatory remarks against former Chief… Continue reading DMK stages protest across Tamil Nadu over Vijay’s remarks against Karunanidhi, Stalin The post DMK stages protest across Tamil Nadu over Vijay’s remarks against Karunanidhi, Stalin first appeared on Australia India News.
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