Take on me directly if I'm the target: Chidambaram

Chennai: Former finance minister P.Chidambaram on Tuesday said that if the Centre wanted to target him, it should take on him directly instead of targeting his son.

Chidambaram comment comes hot on the heels of raids on properties of Chidambaram's son Karthi Chidambaram and his kin by the Income Tax Officials and Enforcement Directorate Officials on Tuesday.

"You cannot link politics with their business," he said

The Congress warhorse also said that he and his kin were ready to face the IT raids.

IT officials conducted raids on properties owned by Karthi Chidambaram in Chennai on Tuesday.