NEW DELHI: Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s criticism of the Tamil Nadu government’s newspaper advertisement featuring a ‘China rocket picture’, DMK MP K Kanimozhi defended her party, attributing the incident to a human error.
Kanimozhi remarked, “I don’t know from where the person who did the artwork found this picture,” and emphasized that India has not declared China as an enemy country.
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She cited previous instances of diplomatic engagement between India and China, including the invitation extended to the Chinese PM and their visit to Mahabalipuram. Kanimozhi accused the government of attempting to divert attention from the truth by highlighting the issue.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi indirectly criticized the ruling DMK, alleging that newspapers and TV channels were not allowed to highlight the Centre’s efforts due to the state government’s interference.
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PM Modi accused the DMK of falsely claiming credit for government schemes and accused them of pasting ‘China’s sticker’ to take credit for ISRO’s launch pad in Tamil Nadu.
The Prime Minister expressed dissatisfaction with the DMK’s reluctance to acknowledge India’s advancements in the space sector and criticized their use of tax money for advertisements that did not showcase India’s space achievements.
Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai also condemned the DMK for allegedly using a ‘China rocket’ picture in a government-sponsored newspaper advertisement promoting ISRO’s second launch pad.
Annamalai accused the DMK of prioritizing China’s interests over India’s sovereignty and accused them of desperation to take credit for developmental projects.
Meanwhile, PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth approximately Rs 17,300 crore in Tamil Nadu, while criticizing the previous UPA regime for neglecting the state’s progress.