Vanathi Srinivasan, National President of BJP’s Mahila Morcha and MLA of Coimbatore South, Tamil Nadu, has called on the state government to take strict action against those promoting extremist ideologies, especially under the guise of protesting over portrayal of terrorists in ‘Amaran’. She condemned individuals who spread narratives glorifying separatists and equating terrorists attempting to separate Kashmir from India with “freedom fighters”.
Srinivasan emphasized that such disruptive elements, currently inciting unrest under the guise of protests against the film ‘Amaran’, must be dealt with decisively to maintain peace and security in the state.
In response to the protests and threats from separatist sympathizers, including MMK leader and MLA M H Jawahirullah, Thirumurugan Gandhi of the May 17 Movement, and SDPI, the members of the banned terror group PFI’s political wing, Vanathi Srinivasan, has strongly condemned the escalating unrest surrounding the film ‘Amaran’.
These groups have been spreading inflammatory rhetoric, disrupting theaters, and even going as far as to burn the effigy of the film’s producer, part time politician full time actor Kamal Haasan, at his production office. Their actions have caused significant panic, with police being deployed to secure theaters across Tamil Nadu.
Vanathi Srinivasan issued a statement via her official X account, condemning the violence and asserting the need for immediate government action. The statement read, “Produced by actor Kamal Haasan, directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy, and starring Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi, the film ‘Amaran’ has garnered immense appreciation from the people of Tamil Nadu. The movie, which depicts the life of Mukund Varadarajan, a Tamil Nadu soldier who heroically gave his life fighting terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, has been well-received by audiences across the state. On 30 October, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin wholeheartedly praised the film.”
“However, certain forces, unable to tolerate the portrayal of a soldier’s martyrdom and the patriotism of the Tamil people, have stirred unrest. These individuals are manipulating public sentiment to disrupt the peaceful screenings of ‘Amaran’, targeting theaters with violent protests. Fundamentalist groups are attempting to create a law-and-order crisis by labeling the film as promoting a ‘terrorist narrative,’ claiming that it misrepresents the Kashmiri separatists as ‘land rights fighters.’ This is a gross distortion of history and an insult to the sacrifices made by our soldiers.” the statement added.
“It is especially troubling that M.H. Jawahirullah, leader of the Manithaneya Makkal Katchi and a sitting MLA, has openly supported these views. He has equated the terrorists attempting to seize Kashmir from India with freedom fighters, claiming that the people of Kashmir are simply fighting for land rights—much like Tamil Nadu’s own struggle for state rights. His statement undermines the sovereignty of the nation and threatens to incite further violence.” the statement further added.
“In light of these developments, it is imperative that the Tamil Nadu government takes immediate and strict action against those supporting separatists and terrorists. The fundamentalist groups who have publicly threatened theaters where ‘Amaran’ is being shown must be suppressed with an iron fist. The DMK government must not compromise on the nation’s sovereignty. Chief Minister Stalin must intervene personally to ensure that law and order is maintained and that the police provide adequate security to all theaters screening the film.” the statement finally read.
Vanathi Srinivasan further urged the government to address the growing threat posed by these elements, warning that failure to act swiftly could lead to further unrest in the state, as seen during the Coimbatore riots. She called for an unequivocal stance against forces that seek to destabilize peace and promote separatism under the guise of protests.
காஷ்மீரை இந்தியாவிலிருந்து பிளக்கத் துடிக்கும் பயங்கரவாதிகள், பிரிவினைவாதிகளை 'மண்ணுரிமைப் போராளிகள்' என்று போற்றுபவர்கள் மீது தமிழ்நாடு அரசு கடும் நடவடிக்கை எடுக்க வேண்டும்.
'அமரன்' திரைப்பட எதிர்ப்பு என்ற பெயரில் தமிழ்நாட்டின் அமைதியை சீர்குலைக்கும் அடிப்படைவாதிகளை முளையிலேயே… pic.twitter.com/q9zwkZ44fM
— Vanathi Srinivasan (@VanathiBJP) November 9, 2024
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