A few months ago, during the season of Christmas, DMK scion and TN deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin drew parallels between the teachings of Jesus Christ and the principles of the Dravidian movement, while sharply criticising the Union government. He said, “There is no huge difference between Christian principles and the Dravidian movement principles. Both emphasize showing love, humanity, and equality to others at all times,” he said.
Yet again during the season of Ramzan that the DMK appeases all the time, he stated that the principles of the Dravidian ideology and Islam are fundamentally similar, emphasizing that both promote equality, love, and generosity.
Speaking at an Iftar event organised by the DMK Minorities Welfare Rights Wing, Udhayanidhi said, “Yesterday, our Party President participated in an Iftar event and delivered a speech. Islam is a faith that preaches equality, love, and benevolence. Fundamentally, the principles of the Dravidian movement and the principles of Islam are one and the same. To put it even more succinctly, in a single word, our sole, foundational principle is humanity. For this very reason, ever since the inception of the DMK, all of you have stood as a pillar of strength to this movement; even today, you continue to serve as a steadfast support and a source of strength to our Party President. What binds us together is a bond of fraternal affection. No matter how many attempts are made, or how many conspiracies are hatched, no one can ever sever the bond that exists between the DMK and the Muslim community.”
Chennai | Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin participates in DMK Minorities Welfare Rights Wing Iftar function at New College, Chennai
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As reported in Times of India, he highlighted the initiatives of Chief Minister MK Stalin and referred to the laying of the foundation stone for the Tamil Nadu Haj House, a project estimated at ₹39 crore, as part of efforts to support the community.
Udhayanidhi also took aim at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that the party engages in divisive politics targeting minorities. Without naming individuals directly, he referred to instances where BJP leaders have made remarks against Muslims, stating that such actions contribute to the party’s growth through polarisation.
He reiterated that regardless of political pressures or challenges, the DMK would continue to stand firmly with minority communities.
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