Chennai, Aug. 2 -- Tamil Nadu Minister Nirmal Kumar on Sunday claimed that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party has a covert understanding with Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.

"DMK has a very good and cordial relationship with DK Shivakumar. We don't know whether they both discuss and do all these things, because whatever DMK is thinking, DK Shivakumar is talking about it and taking necessary steps. They have a very good relationship," Kumar told reporters here.

Furthermore, Kumar criticised the DMK for allegedly trying to corner Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, adding that such moves can cause a massive setback for the people of the state amid the ongoing Cauvery issue row.

"DMK is thinking that they wanted to co...