Chennai, 17 July (H.S.): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader K Annamalai has questioned the silence of the Congress party over controversial remarks made by DMK Rajya Sabha MP Tiruchi Siva about former Chief Minister and Congress stalwart K Kamaraj. Siva's comments have sparked a political row within the INDIA alliance in Tamil Nadu.

Annamalai's remarks come amid growing tensions between the Congress and DMK, allies in the INDIA bloc. While the Congress party has not officially commented on the matter, Annamalai's criticism aims to highlight potential divisions within the opposition alliance. The BJP leader is trying to corner the Congress party over its silence on the issue, which could have implications for the INDIA alliance in Tamil Nadu.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister MK Stalin has urged party leaders to avoid engaging in debates over the controversy. Stalin's comments suggest an attempt to downplay the issue and maintain party unity. However, the controversy surrounding Tiruchi Siva's remarks is likely to continue, given the political significance of K Kamaraj's legacy in Tamil Nadu.

The development adds to the ongoing tensions between the BJP and DMK in Tamil Nadu. Annamalai has been vocal in his criticism of the DMK government, recently responding to comments made by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin. The BJP leader described Stalin's remarks as delusional in response to the Chief Minister's comments on Hindi imposition.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Dr. R. B. Chaudhary