MDMK's Vaiko loses cool over DMK alliance question; supporters try to attack reporters

CHENNAI: MDMK general secretary Vaiko lost his temper at a press meet in Chengalpet when reporters questioned his criticism on DMK. Speaking to reporters, Vaiko alleged that during the DMK's five-year rule, there was corruption everywhere and in land registration, money was obtained for every squarefeet of land. Immediately, a reporter intervened and asked why he had not spoken out against these issues while being part of the previous DMK govt, Vaiko responded saying "How can one oppose while remaining in an alliance?" and said it was against coalition ethics. While responding, Vaiko turned furious and asked whether the reporter who questioned him belongs to a media house supporting DMK and refused to further answer the questions. When the reporter further pressed on the issue, his supporters and functionaries tried to attack the reporters, but policemen stationed there separated the supporters and the reporters following which the issue was solved amicably. Vaiko has been highly critical about DMK ever since he announced his decision to quit the DMK alliance, at the MDMK general council meeitng held on June 27.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chennai | Silver Rate in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Petrol Price in Chennai | Diesel Price in Chennai | CNG Price in Chennai | LPG Price in ChennaiStay updated with the latest Chennai news. Download the TOI App.