Published 13:01 IST, March 26th 2021

Tamil Nadu CM EPS slams DMK's A Raja for comparing him to Stalin's slipper, takes 2G jibe

Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi Palaniswami slammed A Raja for comparing him to the worth of MK Stalin's slippers and slammed DMK for stooping as low as to insult a CM

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Tamil Nu CM Edappi Palaniswami slammed A Raja for comparing him to worth of MK Stalin's slippers and slammed DMK for stooping as low as to insult he of a state in order to gain votes. Former Union Minister A Raja, in a campaign earlier this week, h remarked that CM EPS was worth a rupee lesser than DMK chief Stalin's following which AIMK leer responded to remark on Thursday. dressing a rally at Murai, CM EPS responded to A Raja's slipper remark and launched a scathing attack on DMK, accusing m of making money from thin air - referring to 2G scam that Karunanidhi family was embroiled in. 

EPS slams DMK's A Raja

Reacting to A Raja's comments, EPS attacked DMK for comparing CM of Tamil Nu to worth of Stalin's slipper and claimed that he was happy to be so as he was a poor farmer. AIMK CM face took a dig at DMK and said that those who 'stole' Rs 1.76 lakh crore would speak in manner that A Raja spoke in. Furr, EPS claimed that people like him could only purchase items with money y h while DMK could buy more from money y allegedly siphoned off. 

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“Till recently, Edappi Palaniswami was working in a jaggery mandi. How is it fair to say that he is an equal competition to Stalin? price of our leer Stalin’s slipper is greater by a rupee when compared with your value", A Raja h said during a campaign.

Tamil Nu elections

With AIMK announcing its state alliance with BJP, EPS-OPS-led party has declared itself as ' big bror' in NDA alliance. Former Jaya aide Sasikala announced her sudden decision to quit politics, reby ending speculations of her role in upcoming elections. AIMK has also survived a long-running tug-of-war over its leership with Sasikala announcing her intention to retire from politics, and her nephew TTV Dhinakaran allying his AMMK with SDPI, Asuddin Owaiai's AIMIM and Captain Vijaykanth's DMDK. Meanwhile, in a bid to woo voters, EPS has announced a massive farm loan waiver, free COVID vaccines, Pongal gift and rescinded cases against Jallikattu protestors, anti-CAA protestors, COVID lockdown violators and Kudankulam nuclear power plant protestors. Meanwhile, ex-CM Karunanidhi's successor - DMK chief MK Stalin eyes his maiden CM term as DMK cannot afford to lose a third straight Assembly election after sweeping state in 2019 Lok Sabha polls with 38 seats. 

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13:01 IST, March 26th 2021