New Delhi:
The Congress party on Monday defended their key ally the DMK after LTTE chief Prabahakaran praised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Karunanidhi.
In an e-mail interview to Chennai based Tamil magazine
Nakkeeran, Prabhakaran hailed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi's stand of seeking quick relief measures for the displaced Tamils.
",Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Kalaignar, is a Tamil nationalist. He has not only voiced his concern against the Sinhala state terrorism in Tamil Eelam, but has also showed it in action.",
The Congress on Monday said the DMK chief needed no character certificate from the head of a banned terrorist group.
BJP spokesperson Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Monday said the Prime Minister ",who is enjoying DMK support should explain why their ally is being praised by a terror outfit head.
The Congress has been under attack from the Opposition since the LTTE is accused of the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi.