DMK relieves Elangovan as party's spokesperson, cites no reason for removal

The announcement of the removal came hours after the party had said he would be one of the party officials who would be authorised to give media interviews

T K S Elangovan, DMK
T K S Elangovan (Photo: Twitter @elangovantks)
IANS Chennai
Last Updated : Oct 16 2018 | 10:22 AM IST

The DMK has relieved T K S Elangovan from the party's spokesperson position, a statement said.

DMK General Secretary K. Anbazhagan said this in the statement issued late on Monday. However, he did not give any reason for the action against the Rajya Sabha member of the party.

The announcement of the removal came hours after the party had said he would be one of the party officials who would be authorised to give media interviews.

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First Published: Oct 16 2018 | 9:22 AM IST

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