On camera, Tamil Nadu BJP chief snaps at woman reporter, journalists object

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Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai has once again stoked controversy for calling out a woman reporter who asked him a question and reprimanding her...

When a woman reporter asked Annamalai whether he would remain with the BJP if he was not the state unit president, he told her to come over and stand next to him so that everyone on TV knows who asked such a question...

As the reporters gathered expressed discontent, Annamalai said that he was advising the reporter to ask questions in a proper manner...

With good intent Im advising you sister," the BJP leader said.. Coimbatore Press Club has condemned Annamalai for his action...

"Can any politician in Tamil Nadu, including the chief minister or Mr. Edappadi Palaniswami get away, speaking the way Annamalai does to a woman journalist?".

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