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EC notice to DMK leader A Raja for derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami’s mother

New Delhi: The Election Commission has issued a show-cause notice to DMK leader A Raja for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and his mother during an election campaign. The former Union minister and DMK’s “star campaigner” has been asked to respond to the EC notice by 6 PM on Wednesday. In its notice to A Raja, the poll body said, “based…

Apologies to Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami if hurt by speech: DMK leader A Raja

In a damage control measure, A.Raja, the DMK’s Deputy General Secretary and Lok Sabha member, on Monday apologised to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami for hurting his sentiments by the alleged derogatory speech made against the latter’s mother. Speaking to the mediapersons at Ooty on Monday, Raja said he apologised to Palaniswami if his remarks had hurt him. “In Cuddalore yesterday, I…