DMK chief makes highly condemnable remarks against AIADMK minster, case filed

A case has been registered against Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief MK Stalin for accusing All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) minister S P Velumani of corruption. Talking to ANI, a lawyer for AIADMK, Ramachandran, said, "MK Stalin in his speech makes highly condemnable remarks against state's Municipal Administration Minister S P Velumani during his campaign in the district."

"The case has been registered against Stalin under Indian Penal Code (IPC) section 153 A (promoting enmity between different groups), 504 (intentional insult) and Section 125 of the Representation of People Act, 1951," he added. Thirty-nine Lok Sabha seats are at stake in Tamil Nadu, which goes to polls on April 18. The counting of votes will take place on May 23. 

(With inputs from agencies.)