A. Ashvathaman, State Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tamil Nadu, has filed a formal complaint against Thirumurugan Gandhi, the leader of the May 17 group, accusing him of offences including treason, inciting separatism, and spreading anti-national sentiments. The complaint, submitted to the Commissioner of Police in Chennai, highlights statements made by Gandhi during a press conference on 6 November 2024, regarding the recently released movie Amaran.
Dravidianist separatist and terror sympathiser Thirumurugan Gandhi labelled Major Mukund Varadarajan as a “war criminal.”. He also objected to the portrayal of Indian Army soldiers shouting “Jai Bajrangbali” without realizing that it is the battle cry used by the Indian Army’s Rashtriya Rifles and the Rajput Regiment military units.
In a recent press conference, Thirumurugan Gandhi, raised objections and criticized ‘Amaran’ for allegedly depicting the entire Kashmiri population as enemies, which he claimed is a “one-sided” narrative that undermines the rights of the people of Kashmir. He argued that the film reflects a biased political stance and called on the producer and director to answer for the portrayal.
In his press conference, Gandhi reportedly referred to Kashmiri terrorist leaders as “people’s rights fighters” and described Kashmiri terrorist groups as “national liberation fighters,” terms typically used by Pakistan to justify its support for militancy in the region. He also criticized the Indian Army, accusing them of human rights violations in Kashmir and labeling Mukund Varadarajan, an Ashoka Chakra awardee, as a war criminal.
Ashvathaman’s complaint alleges that Gandhi’s comments undermine the sovereignty of India and incite separatism and hostility against the Indian government and armed forces. He further claims that Gandhi’s statements could cultivate anti-military sentiment among the public, which he describes as a direct threat to national security.
This is not the first time Gandhi has been targeted for his remarks. Ashvathaman referenced a prior complaint he had filed against Gandhi for similar charges but lamented that action had not been taken at that time. He has now requested the police to register a case under Section 152 of the Indian Penal Code, which pertains to offenses that disturb the peace and incite discontent, urging the authorities to take swift and decisive action.
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— Ashvathaman Allimuthu (@asuvathaman) November 13, 2024
Ashvathaman’s complaint has stirred political and public discussions about the growing divide on sensitive issues related to Kashmir and the military, and the potential consequences of such provocative statements. The Chennai Police have yet to respond to the complaint, and it remains to be seen whether any charges will be brought against Gandhi.
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