DK Shivakumar Calls BJP’s Annamalai ‘Poor Man’, He Responds

Chennai/Bengaluru:

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated he welcomed the black flags proven to him by the BJP when he reached Chennai on Saturday. Mr Shivakumar was in Chennai on an invite by DMK chief and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin to take part in a gathering to debate the fallout of delimitation.

Some state governments, particularly the southern states, have expressed their apprehensions that they’d lose their maintain if the delimitation occurred primarily based on the inhabitants.

Calling the BJP Tamil Nadu president Ok Annamalai a “poor man”, Mr Shivakumar stated he had served Karnataka throughout his stint as an IPS officer.

“I welcome all these BJP black flags. I used to be by no means afraid once they despatched me to Tihar Jail (in New Delhi),” Mr Shivakumar instructed reporters responding to a question in Chennai.

Mr Shivakumar was booked and jailed together with others for alleged offences below the Prevention of Cash Laundering Act (PMLA). The Supreme Courtroom later quashed the cash laundering case in opposition to him.

“This officer (Annamalai), poor man, is from my state. He has served us. He is aware of our energy. Let him do his job. I want him all one of the best,” the Deputy Chief Minister instructed reporters.

In reply, Mr Annamalai thanked Mr Shivakumar for wishing “this poor man”.

“Sure, I diligently served Karnataka’s individuals as a Police Officer. Thanks for the noteworthy point out Thiru @DKShivakumar avare,” the BJP Tamil Nadu chief stated in a social media publish on ‘X’.

Sure, I diligently served Karnataka’s individuals as a Police Officer. Thanks for the noteworthy point out Thiru @DKShivakumar avare.

Additionally, thanks for wishing this poor man & my finest needs to you in your timeless efforts within the pursuit of changing into the CM of Karnataka by toppling… pic.twitter.com/U5ZN8emCOF

— Ok.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) March 22, 2025

“Additionally, thanks for wishing this poor man & my finest needs to you in your timeless efforts within the pursuit of changing into the CM of Karnataka by toppling Thiru Siddaramaiah from his chair!” he added.

The BJP has opposed the assembly convened by Stalin.

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