Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday (October 18), extended his ‘heartfelt’ wishes to the ‘Muslim brotherhood’ on the occasion of Prophet Mohammad’s birthday Milad-un-Nabi.
In his wish CM Stalin said “I extend my heartfelt wishes to the Islamic community on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi on behalf of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and its government formed by the ‘people’ which always has an affection to those who follow the path of the holy prophet.”
அண்ணல் நபிகள் நாயகம் அவர்கள் பிறந்த நாளான 'மீலாதுன் நபி' திருநாளில் இஸ்லாமியச் சகோதரர்களுக்கு எனது நல்வாழ்த்துகளைத் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறேன்’ என மாண்புமிகு முதலமைச்சர் @mkstalin அவர்கள் தனது வாழ்த்து செய்தியில் குறிப்பிட்டுள்ளார். pic.twitter.com/xPv6J2rpGq
— CMOTamilNadu (@CMOTamilnadu) October 18, 2021
Just a few days before on October 14 and 15, Hindus across the world celebrated Ayudha Pooja and Vijayadasami on the respective days. However, CM Stalin did not extend his wishes for these festivals.
In August, when Hindus celebrated Vinayaka Chathurthi, he didn’t wish on that occasion too.
Know-it-all political commentator Sumanth C Raman took a jibe at CM Stalin selectively wishing for Milad-un-Nabi calling it as ‘true secularism’.
True secularism in one tweet. 👏 https://t.co/An1wnxY5Ru
— Sumanth Raman (@sumanthraman) October 18, 2021
While it is one thing to stick to ‘rationalism’ and not wish for Hindus on their festivals as the President of DMK, it is expected that a Chief Minister who is supposed to be a leader for all acts without prejudice and bias.
Political observers and experts opine that by selectively wishing for only Muslims and Christians on their festivals and not extending privilege to Hindus, MK Stalin is violating his oath as Chief Minister.
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