Stalin Dismisses Allegations of Secret Ties with BJP Amid Coin Commemoration

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin refuted claims of secret ties with the BJP following the release of a commemorative coin by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for DMK leader M Karunanidhi's birth centenary. Stalin emphasized the DMK's firm adherence to its principles, while AIADMK's Edappadi K Palaniswami criticized the invitation of a BJP leader for the event.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has refuted allegations suggesting secret ties with the BJP after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released a commemorative coin marking DMK leader M Karunanidhi's birth centenary.

Stalin highlighted that the DMK remains steadfast in its principles, stressing that any decision to oppose or support is rooted in the party's ideology. His comments came a day after Singh praised Karunanidhi as a revered leader and advocate for social justice during the coin release ceremony.

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami criticized the DMK for inviting a BJP leader while questioning the absence of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at the event. Palaniswami pointed out the DMK's previous opposition to Prime Minister Modi and expressed confusion over the invitation extended to Singh.

(With inputs from agencies.)