In what seems like a typical case of the DMK’s deflection tactics, the party’s scion, Udhayanidhi Stalin, who was recently sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of the state, shared an old video of Hindus of Andhra Pradesh trampling over his photo.
This video went viral when Udhayanidhi made the controversial “eradicate Sanatana Dharma” remarks in September 2023.
The state government is already grappling with the fiasco of the airshow in Chennai going wrong, especially from the administrative front. And with people questioning the efficiency of the DMK government, sharing the video seems to be the perfect way to divert the short attention span of citizens.
On his official X handle, he wrote, “I only feel sorry for the Sanghis who stand so exposed that their political maturity is so much that they think they are insulting me! If the enemies of the philosophy are so angry with us, I see it as proof of how well I am following the Dravidian philosophy. They threw sandals at Thanthai Periyar. They insulted Ambedkar so much. They cheered Anna by whipping him. They made speeches after speeches on Muthamizharignar Kalaignar. There are no harsh words that were not thrown at our club leader. Our principle of equality annoys them. Our success is their frustration of not being able to win over the people by talking about the policy of divisiveness by birth and religion. Let them trample my photo more thoroughly. We cannot clean their dirty brains. At least let their feet be clean. Brothers and Sisters, don’t get angry at this. Avoid reacting to this or getting emotional, let us walk tirelessly on the path of rationality – equality on the path of Thanthai Periyar, Ambedkar, Anna, Muthamizharingar Kalaignar, and our Kazhagam leader!”
என்னை இழிவு செய்வதாக நினைத்து தங்களின் அரசியல் முதிர்ச்சி இவ்வளவு தான் என்று அம்பலப்பட்டு நிற்கும் சங்கிகளைப் பார்த்து எனக்குப் பரிதாபம் மட்டுமே வருகிறது!
கொள்கை எதிரிகளுக்கு நம் மீது இவ்வளவு ஆத்திரம் வருகிறது என்றால், திராவிடக் கொள்கையினை நான் எந்தளவுக்குச் சரியாக… pic.twitter.com/rlLFPHUoJL
— Udhay (@Udhaystalin) October 9, 2024
The IAF airshow was held on 6 October 2024, and nearly 15 lakh people attended the event. However, several administrative failures left five people dead and scores unwell and admitted to the hospital due to excessive heat and lack of water at the event premises.
It is also noteworthy that a war of words has been ongoing between the Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM and the TN Deputy CM with the former launching a Varahi Declaration amid the Tirupati laddu ghee adulteration issue.
Additionally, the state government seems to be facing a deadlock regarding the protests by Samsung employees, and reports are circulating that the company is considering moving out of the state.
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