Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin files defamation suit against state BJP president Annamalai

Mangalore Today News Network

Chennai, May 10, 2023: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin filed a defamation suit against state BJP president K Annamalai in a Chennai court Wednesday.

The plea was mentioned before the vacation bench headed by Judge Uma Maheswari, who has ordered a hearing after eight weeks.

Speaking to a local news channel, public prosecutor G Devarajan, who filed the complaint on behalf of Stalin, said: “During the press briefing on April 14, Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai made several complaints against Chief Minister MK Stalin who is delivering good governance. Those allegations have no proof, and in a way, it damages the reputation of the chief minister. Hence, as per the G.O. (Government Order) issued by the government, today, on behalf of the chief minister, I have filed a defamation case.”

Annamalai on April 14 released ‘DMK Files’, making graft allegations against ruling DMK leaders including Chief Minister Stalin and their family members. Soon, the DMK sent a legal notice to the BJP state president asking him to tender an unconditional apology for his remarks and corruption allegations against DMK president and Chief Minister Stalin.

Annamalai was asked to pay damages to the tune of Rs 500 crore within 48 hours. The state BJP chief hit back at the ruling dispensation, asking for a compensation of Rs 500 crore and one rupee for levelling ‘baseless allegations’ and said he will submit to the CBI all the details related to the corruption that allegedly took place in awarding a contract for metro work during the previous DMK regime. He added that he was ready to face legal action.

DMK minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and MP Kanimozhi also served legal notices to the BJP leader.

Courtesy: Indian Express