DMK's 'Coconut Tree' Jibe Sparks Political Spat in Tamil Nadu

A literary spat has erupted in Tamil Nadu politics after DMK leader A Raja used a 'coconut tree' metaphor to target VCK and IUML for joining CM Vijay's new government. VCK and the ruling TVK have retaliated, accusing DMK of arrogance.

22 May, 07:32 — 22 May, 07:32

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'Muttatthengu' in TN: DMK takes 'bent coconut tree' jibe at VCK over CM Vijay's cabinet

A literary spat erupts in Tamil Nadu politics as DMK leader A Raja's 'coconut tree' metaphor targets VCK and IUML joining CM Vijay's new government. VCK and the ruling TVK hit back, accusing the DMK of arrogance and questioning their own past alliances and commitment to social justice.

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'Muttatthengu' in TN: DMK takes 'bent coconut tree' jibe at VCK over CM Vijay's cabinet

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