DMK files: MP Kanimozhi issues notice to Annamalai

CHENNAI: DMK deputy general secretary cum Thoothukudi MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has sent a legal notice to state BJP president K Annamalai for publicising a defamatory video titled “DMK files” video with a malafide intent and ulterior motive to scandalise her public life.

In the defamation notice sent through her advocate S Manuraj on Saturday, Kanimozhi said that Annamalai must withdraw and remove the defamatory video from all platforms and tender an open and unconditional apology to her within 48 hours and desist from making unfounded allegations against her in any from public communication.

Stating that the publishing of the “DMK Files” widely on media, including social media and the website “enmann enmakkal,” she has suffered immeasurable mental agony and torture resulting, Kanimozhi has demanded to around Rs 1 crore.

Alleging that the defamatory video was a politically motivated, ill-thought out and ulterior strategy employed by Annamalai to divert public attention from real issues and discredit the DMK in view of the ensuing Parliamentary election, the DMK deputy general secretary said that Annamalai has fabricated ‘untrure’, ‘unfounded’ and defamatory accusations to harm the reputation of the DMK.

Rejecting the accusations of Annamalai, who alleged that she holds assets to the tune of Rs 830.33 crore, including the Kalaignar TV, the DMK deputy Parliamentary Party leader said that since February 10, 2023, she has not held any shares in Kalaignar TV.

Adding that the allegation that she holds assets worth Rs 830 crore was baseless, imaginary and contrary to available records and documentation, Kanimozhi said that actions of the state BJP president fall beyond the scope of free speech and expression.

(With inputs from Bureau)