Cong dismisses suggestions on Karuna`s statement

Cong dismissed DMK chief`s statement that `bad friendship will end in trouble`.

New Delhi: Congress on Friday dismissed
suggestions that DMK chief M Karunanidhi`s statement that "bad
friendship will end in trouble" was a threat to the tie-up
between the two parties.

"There is no question of any threat veiled or unveiled.
DMK and Congress are allies... Kindly do not speculate", party
spokesman Abhishek Singhvi told reporters.

He also wished Karunanidhi, who turned 88, today. "We
extend our greetings to him as a valued ally," he said
replying to a question.

In Chennai, Karunanidhi said that "cadres who have
dedicated themselves to social and political renaissance
should keep going without forgetting that bad friendship will
end in trouble".

PTI