OPS condemns A Raja’s remarks on MGR

Former Chief Minister and AIADMK leader O. Panneerselvam strongly condemned the reported remarks made by DMK deputy general secretary A. Raja regarding AIADMK founder and former Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran. In a statement issued on Thursday, Panneerselvam asserted that the DMK and Raja would face electoral consequences for these remarks in the upcoming Parliamentary elections. Panneerselvam recalled the historical context, highlighting the expulsion of the late M.G. Ramachandran, often referred to as Puratchi Thalaivar, from the DMK. He pointed out that the DMK’s failure to come to power during M.G. Ramachandran’s lifetime was attributed to the massive support the charismatic leader garnered from the people. The former Chief Minister emphasized that the reported remarks by A. Raja against M.G. Ramachandran would only bring disgrace to the DMK and its deputy general secretary, rather than tarnishing the image of the late AIADMK founder. Panneerselvam called upon Raja to exercise caution in his choice of words in the future. The controversy stems from A. Raja’s comments about M.G. Ramachandran, a figure revered in Tamil Nadu politics, and has stirred emotions within the political landscape. @@@@