The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unleashed the third installment of its video series, “Theemai Kadhaigal,”. The video resurrects the iconic vigilante character, ‘Anniyan’, from the popular Tamil movie of the same name, wielding it as a powerful metaphor to underscore the exploitation of youth under DMK regime.
The video commences with a warning directed at parents who cast their votes in favor of the DMK, urging them to pay close attention to the forthcoming political salvo. Anniyan, the resurrected character, begins by quoting a Sangam text titled ‘Purananooru,’ emphasizing the age-old wisdom that it is a mother’s duty to give birth, a father’s responsibility to mold a righteous individual, and, crucially, the ruler’s duty to pave the way for a virtuous path. Anniyan interrogates the current rulers, contrasting their governance with the principles set forth by ancestors who governed based on these time-honored values.
The narrative takes a somber turn as Anniyan highlights the grim reality of drug abuse among school students in Tamil Nadu. Citing a survey conducted by the Institute of Social Education, Anniyan reveals that a staggering 9% of school students in the state are addicted to intoxicants, attributing the alarming statistics to the easy availability of drugs in petty shops and roadside stalls. He doesn’t shy away from implicating the state-run liquor outlets, TASMAC, stating that the department, supposed to regulate alcohol sales, is paradoxically aiming to boost its revenue year on year.
Anniyan squarely places blame on the DMK government, accusing them of neglecting their duty to guide the youth onto the right path. He criticizes the indifferent response of the DMK Minister-without-portfolio Senthil Balaji, who disavowed responsibility for students’ addictions by saying, “How can I take responsibility for student’s addictions? I am neither CM nor home minister“. Anniyan further sheds light on heartbreaking incidents of children like Vishnu Priya, who got traumatized of her father’s alcohol abuse, culminating in tragic end.
The video continues its scathing critique, questioning the government’s commitment to education as it delves into issues such as collapsing school roofs and the poor state of the education department. Anniyan brings attention to the recent teacher protests, addressing their demands for basic rights.
In a poignant segment, Anniyan exposes what he claims to be the DMK’s misleading propaganda against NEET, juxtaposing it with success stories of Tamil Nadu students who cracked the exam. He accuses the DMK of shattering students’ confidence for political gains and sheds light on a purported dirty political trick played by DMK MLA Prabakar Raja in a government school against NEET.
The video concludes with a powerful rhetorical question, challenging the sincerity of the DMK government led by Chief Minister Stalin. Anniyan questions whether the government, which boasts about erecting a Thiruvalluvar statue, truly governs in accordance with Thiruvalluvar’s principles.
“இளமை ஊசலாடுகிறது அரசே!”
திறனற்ற முதல்வர் @mkstalin நடத்தும் அவல ஆட்சியால், நமது இளைய சமுதாயத்தின் எதிர்காலத்தில் சூழ்ந்த இருள்…#TheemaiKadhaigal pic.twitter.com/SDCcQhZVv9
— BJP Tamilnadu (@BJP4TamilNadu) November 17, 2023
In episode 2 of Theemai Kadhaigal, the Anniyan of Tamil Nadu BJP focused on the plight of law and order in Tamil Nadu while in the first episode instances of medical negligence and the dismal state of government hospitals were highlighted.
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