Chennai, Feb. 18 -- Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson TKS Elangovan on Wednesday responded to remarks made by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, asserting that the Opposition alliance is actively taking on the BJP government across issues and not merely during election time.

Elangovan's reaction came after Raut earlier criticised the functioning of the Opposition's INDIA bloc, alleging that the alliance becomes active only when Lok Sabha elections approach and lacks consistent coordination on key national matters.

"We are continuously attacking the BJP for sidelining and avoiding Tamil Nadu, insulting Tamil people and the Tamil language. In all aspects we are fighting against the governmnet. Last year, Rahul Gandhi fought ag...