Coimbatore: The President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tamil Nadu, Annamalai, has accused the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) of disrespecting the Governor of Tamil Nadu. Annamalai made these remarks during a press conference held at the Coimbatore airport today (July 10).
Annamalai criticized Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for writing a letter to the President about the Governor of Tamil Nadu, stating that the letter falsely blames the Governor for non-existent problems. He questioned the number of issues that Tamil Nadu currently faces, and criticized the DMK for not fulfilling many of their promises.
Moreover, Annamalai highlighted the hypocrisy of the Chief Minister’s statements, pointing out that Stalin himself had previously demanded the removal of AIADMK ministers when he was the Leader of the Opposition. He questioned the logic of portraying the Governor as a villain to divert attention from the mistakes of his own party.
Annamalai further emphasized that the blame for various issues, such as drug trafficking deaths and the unsafe environment for women, should not be solely attributed to the Governor. He accused the DMK of undermining the Governor’s authority and claimed that there is no requirement for the Governor to only read what is provided by the ruling party. He suggested that if there are inaccuracies in the information provided to the Governor, they should be addressed.
Annamalai criticized the letter written by the Chief Minister as contradictory and claimed that it does not accurately reflect the true situation in Tamil Nadu. He suggested that the Chief Minister’s fears of losing the 2024 parliamentary elections may have influenced the contents of the letter. “The chief minister’s letter shows his incompetence,” Annamalai concluded.
The comments made by the BJP State President highlight the ongoing tensions between the DMK-led government and the Governor of Tamil Nadu. The opposition party has accused the ruling party of undermining democratic principles by attacking the Governor’s credibility. As the political landscape continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how these tensions will impact the governance of Tamil Nadu.