“Who’s Annamalai?, does BJP exist in Tamil Nadu” Subramanian Swamy’s takes jibe at his own party
Chennai: Senior BJP leader and former Rajya Sabha Member, Subramanian Swamy, made a satirical comment on his own party's performance in Tamil Nadu during an interaction with the media. Responding to a reporter's query about BJP’s TN President Annamalai, Swamy questioned the existence of a BJP presence in Tamil Nadu and asked, "Is there a party called BJP in Tamil Nadu? Annamalai? Who is he?"
Swamy's remark came in response to the reporter's question about Annamalai being referred to as the 'Singam' (Lion) of Tamil Nadu and his potential for growth. Swamy's sarcastic comment questioned the party's strength and impact in the state.
The video of Swamy's remark is now circulating widely on social media platforms, drawing attention and generating discussions about the state of the BJP's presence in Tamil Nadu.
This is not the first time Swamy has criticized his own party. The veteran leader has expressed his disapproval of the saffron party under the leadership of PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, on multiple occasions in the past.
Reporter: Annamalai is called Tamilnadu's lion
— YSR (@ysathishreddy) July 6, 2023
Dr. Swamy ji: Who is Annamalai?
Reporter: Tamilnadu BJP President
Dr. Swamy ji: Does BJP exist in Tamilnadu? I haven't seen it yet pic.twitter.com/OiukMbB4bb
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
