The AIADMK on Thursday. 5 February 2026, accused the Tamil Nadu government of attempting to stifle press freedom, citing messages shared in a WhatsApp group of visual media editors linked to the State’s Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR).

Referring to a conversation in the “Visual Media Editors – DIPR TN Budget” group, the AIADMK stated that concerns had been raised internally about pressure being exerted on media houses over news coverage.

In a statement on its social media handle, the party questioned the nature of governance in the State, asking: “Is what is happening in Tamil Nadu today democracy or monarchy? Is it democratic rule or authoritarianism?”

Calling the media “the voice of the people,” the AIADMK said any attempt to suppress that voice was “an act against the very philosophy of democracy.”

The party alleged that interference in media freedom, coupled with officials being used to issue threats and pressure, reflected what it termed the government’s “high-handed and anarchic functioning.”

Citing the WhatsApp exchange, the statement said a senior television editor had directly expressed anger against what was described as the government’s “repressive approach,” terming it a sign of mounting frustration within journalistic circles.

The AIADMK further asserted: “Deciding how and for how long a news item should be broadcast is the professional right of media editors. Interference in that is an authoritarian mindset.”

Recalling the recent incident where journalists were attacked by a DMK MLA for investigating and reporting on the illegal quarrying, the party said the episode had already exposed the government’s “anti-media face,” adding that such acts amounted to attacks on citizens’ right to information.

Issuing a warning to officials, the opposition said those “drawing salaries from taxpayers’ money and acting at the behest of the regime” should remember that political change was inevitable.

The party also addressed Chief Minister MK Stalin directly, urging the government to “immediately abandon such anti-democratic attempts to suppress the media.”

It concluded by assuring that if neutral media organisations or journalists faced intimidation, the AIADMK would stand “as a protective shield” to defend press freedom.

தமிழ்நாட்டில் இன்று நடப்பது மக்களாட்சியா,
இல்லை மன்னராட்சியா?
ஜனநாயகமா, அல்லது சர்வாதிகாரமா?

ஊடகம் என்பது மக்களின் குரல்.
அந்தக் குரலை ஒடுக்க நினைப்பது
மக்களாட்சி தத்துவத்திற்கே எதிரான செயல்.

ஊடக சுதந்திரத்தில் தலையிட்டு,
அரசு அதிகாரிகளை ஏவி
மிரட்டலும் அழுத்தமும் கொடுக்கும்… pic.twitter.com/6gGN03uNTK

— AIADMK – SayYesToWomenSafety&AIADMK (@AIADMKOfficial) February 5, 2026

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Actor Kishore, whose latest film Mellisai recently hit theatres, has stirred political debate following remarks he made against PM Modi during an interview with a YouTube channel while promoting the film.

When asked what he would change if given an opportunity, Kishore responded with a sharply political answer.

“I don’t know if you’ll telecast it, but I’ll say it anyway. I’ll go back to 2014 and change the Prime Minister. Will you telecast this? Go ahead, let’s see. India itself would have been different. So the amount of hatred we see today, oh, it’s very dangerous. It will take decades to change this. If it continues like this, very dangerous people.”

He went on to link what he described as rising hatred to global political trends.

“No, now even in this movie we are promoting, we talk about that love/affection. Without love, nothing exists. Humans can’t even live together without it. So, if you hate each other, how can you live together? That hatred is what they invest in to, and one man comes to power. So, they are very dangerous people. For any community, whether a small community, a country, or the whole world, very dangerous. Such people are in power now. Everywhere, majority it is them. Look at Trump, look at him (Modi), everyone’s like that. So, it’s quite dangerous for social animals like human beings.”

 

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Speaking about the Jana Nayagan issue and political participation, Kishore said he had not been able to take part in protests physically.

“I did not have time to go on the ground and protest so we only indulge in online activism. But everyone must have a chance. Anybody who wants to enter public life, politics isn’t a power position; it’s a job serving people. They are working for the people, servant.”

Drawing comparisons with past leaders, he added: “Jawaharlal Nehru said the same thing. He said he was the Pratham Sevak – the first servant. Modi said ‘Pradhan Sevak’ – when you say Pradhan, it indicates you are the main one. Jawaharlal Nehru said otherwise, in the socialist movement that is what happened.”

Kishore further spoke about democratic participation and institutional functioning.

“Everyone must have a chance. Anybody who wants to serve the people must have a chance. Politics that is curbing that is on the rise these days. Be it misusing democratic institutions, all this is there.”

He concluded by reiterating that his film’s core message of love and coexistence also applied to politics.

“Mainly the biggest damage they are doing is manufacturing hatred between people. We are living in one country, we cannot live without each other, we cannot sideline/exclude anyone, we have to live together and see each other daily, like a family. That is how we relate to the film Mellisai and the politics, how love and affection are important and if we destroy that, it is like destroying a house. All politicians are doing only that.”

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A political war of words has erupted between the BJP and the DMK over railway budget allocations to Tamil Nadu, after DMK MP Kanimozhi alleged that the state had been sidelined in Union Government funding priorities.

The controversy began after a post highlighting railway budget allocations noted that Maharashtra had received the highest outlay, nearly ₹24,000 crore, under the Union Budget 2026–27 for railway projects.

#Maharashtra
MH gets highest budgetary allocation of ₹24k cr in #Budget2026 for Railway Projects pic.twitter.com/IhNrilDrP9

— Maharashtra Progress Tracking (@abhirammodak) February 3, 2026

Reacting to the figures, Kanimozhi wrote “Tamil Nadu, a key contributor to India’s growth, receives less than one-third of Maharashtra’s Railway Budget allocation, clearly revealing the Union Government’s skewed priorities. BJP seeks the Tamil people’s votes, but not their development.”

Tamil Nadu, a key contributor to India’s growth, receives less than one-third of Maharashtra’s Railway Budget allocation, clearly revealing the Union Government’s skewed priorities.

BJP seeks the Tamil people’s votes, but not their development. https://t.co/35GhOh6pqB

— Kanimozhi (கனிமொழி) (@KanimozhiDMK) February 5, 2026

Her remarks drew a sharp rebuttal from BJP leader K Annamalai, who accused the DMK of misrepresenting facts and deflecting responsibility for project delays.

Responding on social media, Annamalai wrote, “DMK MP Smt @KanimozhiDMK is ignorant of the facts, as always, and has no clue what is happening in Tamil Nadu under the Corrupt leadership of her brother & TN CM Thiru @mkstalin.

₹35,701 Crore worth of Railway projects are currently underway in Tamil Nadu, but their execution is delayed due to the Government of Tamil Nadu’s failure to expedite land acquisition. Of the 4,326 Hectares of land required to carry out these railway projects, the Tamil Nadu Government has, as of December 2025, acquired only 24% of the required land. There are plenty of projects that have been pending for land acquisition for almost 5 years now. 

The same applies to the National Highway projects sanctioned for Tamil Nadu. The roadblocks deliberately imposed by the Corrupt DMK Government have caused exorbitant delays in the execution of the already sanctioned project. Instead of peddling lies all day, Smt Kanimozhi should ask her brother why there is a delay in acquiring lands to complete the already sanctioned projects.”

Supporting his claims, Annamalai cited parliamentary data and railway ministry documents indicating that multiple railway infrastructure works in Tamil Nadu, covering sanctioned track length of over 2,400 km were facing delays primarily due to land acquisition bottlenecks.

Official figures presented in Parliament also indicated that out of 4,326 hectares required for railway projects in Tamil Nadu, only about 1,052 hectares, roughly 24%, had been acquired as of late 2025, leaving a substantial portion pending.

DMK MP Smt @KanimozhiDMK is ignorant of the facts, as always, and has no clue what is happening in Tamil Nadu under the Corrupt leadership of her brother & TN CM Thiru @mkstalin.

₹35,701 Crore worth of Railway projects are currently underway in Tamil Nadu, but their execution… https://t.co/SDOlVmHXSn pic.twitter.com/yyEtsy1t8Y

— K.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) February 5, 2026

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In a harrowing account that casts a severe shadow over police conduct, Malathi, the mother of 28-year-old Ajithkumar, has broken her silence, detailing the alleged brutal torture that led to her son’s death in police custody last year. Her testimony follows a recent High Court order that denied bail to the five accused policemen and confirmed that the complaint which triggered the arrest was false.

Ajithkumar, a guard at the Manappuram Badrakaliyamman Temple, died on June 27 last year after being summoned for questioning by the Thirubhuvanam Special Branch police. The summons was based on a theft complaint filed by a college professor, Nikitha, alleging he had stolen jewellery.

Speaking to reporters, a grief-stricken Malathi posed searing questions about the legality and morality of her son’s treatment. “Was my son a terrorist that he had to be beaten so cruelly? Is there any place in the law for such brutal interrogation?” she asked.

Her narrative paints a picture of profound systemic failure and alleged sadism. She revealed that the incident at the temple occurred around 11 AM, but she was not informed. “They took him to the station only by 2 PM, telling him he was needed because he was ‘sweating a lot’. Why wasn’t I informed immediately? I only got the news by 4:30 PM,” she stated.

The case took a significant turn during the bail hearing for the five accused policemen – Kannan, Raja, Anand, Prabhu, and Sankaramanikandan before Justice Srimathi at the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court. The CBI, which is now investigating the case, submitted that Ajithkumar’s death was “definitely caused by the police personnel” and that “there is no truth in the complaint given by Nikitha.”

Rejecting the bail pleas, Justice Srimathi made strong observations, stating, “A person has been beaten to death for a matter where there was no crime at all. Isn’t the complainant also responsible for this? Whoever it is, let them remain in jail until the case is over. This incident is deeply painful. The court will teach a lesson to the police department.” The case was adjourned to 17 February 2026 for further hearing.

Malathi’s account aligns with the gravity implied by the court. The methods of torture used defy basic humanity. “They tortured an innocent man who knew nothing. They sprinkled chili powder, denied him water, and beat him with such cruelty,” she said, her voice trembling. “Is there any place in the law for all this? They tied him to a tree and hung him. They even forced him to urinate. My son would have died crouching and shrinking in pain.”

She also raised critical questions about the chain of command, alleging the accused policemen claimed to be acting on orders from a “higher-up.” “They say they did it on the orders of a ‘big place’. Who is this ‘big place’? I need to know,” she demanded, calling for an expansion of the probe.

While expressing a sliver of solace that the court had established her son’s innocence, Malathi’s primary focus remains on complete justice. She insisted that the false complainant, Nikitha, must be arrested and questioned to uncover who instigated the complaint. “Nikitha gave a false complaint. Who told her to give it? She must be arrested,” Malathi asserted.

She also highlighted the plight of four other individuals, Naveen Kumar, Pravin, Pravina Kumar, and Arun who were allegedly assaulted by the police during the same episode but are yet to receive compensation ordered by the court.

With the CBI having filed a nearly 90-page charge sheet and the judiciary taking a stern view, the case is poised for a crucial trial. The victim’s family and their lawyers have emphasized that the investigation must now trace the conspiracy to its roots, identifying all superiors who may have sanctioned or turned a blind eye to the brutal custody that led to an innocent man’s death.

Source: Dinamani

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The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has refused bail to police personnel arrested in the custodial death case of temple security guard Ajithkumar, observing that the judiciary would “teach a lesson to the police” and expressing anguish that a man had been “beaten to death for nothing.”

Hearing bail petitions filed by some of the arrested officers, Justice Sreemathi adjourned the matter to February 17 and directed that the accused remain in custody until the conclusion of trial.

The case relates to the death of Ajithkumar, who was working as a security guard at the Madapuram Badrakali Amman Temple near Tiruppuvanam. He was picked up for inquiry on 27 June 2025, following a complaint that jewellery had gone missing from the temple. He died the next day, June 28, after alleged custodial torture.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is probing the case, informed the High Court that its inquiry had confirmed Ajithkumar’s death as a custodial killing. The agency also told the court that the jewellery theft complaint lodged against him had no factual basis and had been closed.

Video footage of the assault had surfaced earlier. A postmortem examination documented around 40 injuries on Ajithkumar’s body, confirming severe physical abuse.

Five members of a special police team, Anand, Kannan, Raja, Prabhu and Sankar Manikandan were arrested in connection with the case and lodged in Madurai Central Prison. During the hearing of their bail pleas, the CBI submitted that Ajithkumar’s death was a confirmed custodial death and that as many as ten officials named in the FIR were linked to the incident.

According to the agency, those facing cases include a DSP, an Inspector, a Head Constable and members of the special team involved in the inquiry.

Questioning the basis of the original complaint, the judge asked whether action would be taken against the complainant, noting that an innocent man had been brutally assaulted in a case that did not exist. The court also sought to know whether there had been any prior enmity between the victim and the officers.

The CBI informed the court that there was no prior enmity and that the assault occurred during questioning carried out on the instructions of senior officials.

Observing that a person had been beaten to death over a baseless case, the court said the accused must remain in prison and stressed the need to send a strong message to law enforcement authorities.

The High Court had earlier ordered interim compensation of ₹25 lakh to Ajithkumar’s family. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin had transferred the investigation to the CBI, stating that the probe must be beyond reproach, and had publicly apologised to the victim’s family.

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Thirteen Bangladeshi nationals who had allegedly entered India illegally and were staying in Tiruppur for about a year were discovered and arrested by police.

Police said the foreign nationals had been residing in areas including College Road–Ranganathapuram and SP Nagar in the city and were working in baniyan manufacturing companies.

During inspections conducted by Velampalayam Police, four persons identified as Yasin Miya (26), Nupur Khatun (25), Mohammed Dugin (40), and Mohammed Ismail (38) were arrested.

Police also arrested nine more Bangladeshi nationals, aged between 26 and 38, who had been staying in Mudalipalayam and Vijayapuram under the limits of Nallur Police Station.

Police said that during raids conducted in three locations in the city, Bangladeshi nationals who had been staying illegally without valid documents were arrested.

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BJP leader Annamalai roasted DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi over the party’s, especially her pre-poll promise, to shut down TASMAC liquor outlets, accusing the ruling party of going back on its assurances after coming to power.

Responding to a question on the DMK’s earlier stance on prohibition, Annamalai said the promise had not been implemented despite the party forming the government.

In a sarcastic remark, he said the DMK had “executed it brilliantly,” before turning his criticism directly toward Kanimozhi.

“Kanimozhi should go see a good psychiatrist, must go see a good doctor. Show her these 15-year videos to Kanimozhi akka. If you’ve seen some clips from some films – they have a split personality – be someone in the morning and someone else at night – Remo, Ambi, Anniyan – that character changes every now and then. Kanimozhi akka has become that character.”

He continued his criticism by referring to the DMK’s election messaging and manifesto commitments.

“Before elections, ‘I’ll shut down TASMAC’; after elections, escape. Then, five years later, as the head of DMK’s election manifesto committee, if you ask for the 2021 white paper of promises, they’ll laugh and won’t talk about it. So, we don’t know how Kanimozhi speaks – is she speaking as Anniyan, Ambi, or Remo? She has become an amazing politician who speaks in changing ways, our dear akka Kanimozhi.”

The remarks come amid continuing political exchanges between the BJP and the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam over prohibition policy and the functioning of Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation, the state-run liquor retail network.

While the DMK had, during previous election campaigns, spoken about steps toward reducing liquor dependence and regulating sales, opposition parties including the BJP have repeatedly alleged that no substantive move has been made toward shutting TASMAC outlets.

DMK leaders have previously defended the government’s position, citing revenue dependence and regulatory challenges, though no immediate response was issued to Annamalai’s latest remarks at the time of publication.

அம்பி, ரெமோ, அந்நியன் என்று தேர்தலுக்கு முன்பு பின்பு மாறிவிடும் கனிமொழி – தலைவர் @annamalai_k pic.twitter.com/TqnHuMdx8k

— Krishna Kumar Murugan (@ikkmurugan) February 4, 2026

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With only months remaining for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, a fresh political controversy has erupted after Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister MRK Panneerselvam made contentious remarks about migrant workers from northern states, reigniting the long-running debate over language policy and north–south political narratives.

Speaking at a public event, Panneerselvam contrasted employment patterns of North Indian migrants with Tamil youth, linking the issue to the state’s two-language policy and its opposition to the three-language formula advocated by the Centre.

He said people from the north, “having learnt only Hindi”, had limited job opportunities in Tamil Nadu and ended up in menial work, while Tamilians benefitted from the state’s two-language policy, learnt English and secured jobs abroad.

He said, “People from North India come here to clean tables. Why do they come here? Since they only know Hindi, they lack job opportunities there. They come here as construction workers, table cleaners, pani puri sellers.”

He further added, “But our children have gone abroad… as we follow a two-language policy and learned English well. They are going abroad and getting opportunities to earn in crores… in USA, London.”

A political row has erupted in Tamil Nadu after DMK minister MRK Panneerselvam allegedly described North Indians as “panipuri sellers, table cleaners, and construction workers” during a meeting in Chengalpattu district. The remarks sparked outrage from the BJP, with Tamil Nadu… pic.twitter.com/AW6qvsOjDq

— News9 (@News9Tweets) February 5, 2026

DMK members have frequently made use of the ‘panipuri seller’ jibe against North Indian migrant workers. Here are a few instances:

In February 2025, DMK MP A Raja made a similar comment.

Speaking at an event in Coimbatore, Raja went on the offensive and made derogatory remarks about Hindi speakers. He said, “The several thousand crores that are due for us (TN) has not yet come. If we demand, they tell us to study Hindi and only then would we get it. We oppose the Union government that demands that we in Tamil Nadu study Hindi in order to receive the funds. It is alright if you do not give us our funds, we will not give up on our state’s culture and language. We will continue with the two-language policy only. There is only one Chief Minister who has the audacity to say so and it is none other than our CM. They say if we learn Hindi, we will get jobs. But the Hindi speakers who have come here are only doing construction labour jobs or in fields. Earlier they were only selling panipuri. Now they are working in farms.”

He further proudly stated, “Children from TN who studied English and Tamil are studying in America, England, Australia. So why should we study Hindi? The right to ask that question has been given to us by our Chief Minister.”

“இந்தி படித்தவர்கள் இங்கு வந்து சித்தாள் வேலை தான் செய்கின்றனர்” திமுக எம்பி ஆ.ராசா பேச்சு.!#Raja #DMK #Threelanguageformula #BJP #CentralGovt #NewsTamil #NewsTamil24x7 pic.twitter.com/71rW2YpXpf

— News Tamil 24×7 (@NewsTamilTV24x7) February 19, 2025

DMK’s MSME Minister, TM Anbarasan in March 2025, made contentious remarks at a DMK event, stating that Hindi speakers in his household are engaged in cattle herding. His comments were seen as disparaging towards migrant laborers who earn their livelihood through hard work and perseverance.

He said, “Where are the ones who studied Hindi? Where are they? those who studied Hindi are rearing cows at my home. I’m not joking, It’s true. They are selling Panipuri, mason, carpenters. If we study Hindi we also have to go to North India and sell Panipuri.” 

அண்ணாவின் இருமொழி கொள்கையால், தமிழர்கள் உலகம் முழுவதும் பரவிக் கிடப்பதாகவும் பெருமிதம்

இந்தி படித்தவன் தன் வீட்டில் மாடு மேய்ப்பதாக அமைச்சர் தா.மோ.அன்பரசன் பேச்சு#Anna #TwoLanguagePolicy #Tamilnadu #Hindi #Cow #Minister #DamuAnbarasan pic.twitter.com/wcXpo7Jn8A

— Thanthi TV (@ThanthiTV) March 18, 2025

DMK Organizational Secretary RS Bharathi sparked a controversy by saying that North Indians sell panipuri in Tamil Nadu and the Governor is also like them. He also compared the Governor to a migrant worker from Bihar and said that he would not have left without being beaten had Jayalalitha been alive.

He said, “I had earlier stated that those who sell Soan papdi and Panipuri don`t know the pride of Tamil Nadu. I said this in a meeting. I came to know that many have come from Bihar and I think the Governor (RN Ravi) has similarly come by train,”. 

“North Indians are fools” DMK organising secretary and Rajya Sabha MP R.S.Bharathi.
Hatred for North Indians has been consistently maintained and developed by DMK. That’s the fact. pic.twitter.com/2VRTlzbFjf

— Vishwatma  ( மோடியின் குடும்பம் ) (@HLKodo) March 4, 2023

Speaking at the convocation ceremony of Bharthiar University in Coimbatore on 13 May 2022, Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudy said that it is not necessary to learn Hindi as speakers of that language can be found selling only Pani Pooris.

“In Tamil Nadu, there are two languages – English and Tamil. While English is an international language, Tamil is a local language. We were told that learning Hindi would fetch us jobs, did we get (jobs)? You go and see in our state, in Coimbatore, who sells pani puris? They are Hindi speakers,”, the DMK Minister said.

‘Hindi speakers sell ‘Pani-Puri’ in Coimbatore’: Tamil Nadu education minister K Ponmudy mocks Hindi
Track latest news updates here https://t.co/RvRLArXwZ5 pic.twitter.com/DfndIdtWvj

— Economic Times (@EconomicTimes) May 13, 2022

This is not the first time that Ponmudy took to ridicule Hindi speakers as ‘Pani Poori Sellers’.

“Many say that if you study Hindi, you will get a job. But, many are coming to work in Chennai from northern states. A few are selling pani puri here.”, Minister Ponmudy said while addressing members of the DMK Students Wing on 30 April 2022.

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BJP leader Annamalai launched a sharp personal attack on Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Minister P K Sekar Babu, triggering fresh political controversy between the BJP and the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.

Speaking to reporters, Annamalai made a series of derogatory remarks targeting the minister’s political conduct, temple visits, and proximity to the state leadership.

“But I am not like Sekar Babu – I am not a parasite that survives by clinging to someone, brother. If you look at a lizard, it sticks to the wall and roams around inside the house. You notice it only when it makes a sound. In the same way, if you want to see Sekar Babu today, he will be stuck to the side of the Chief Minister’s jeep like a lizard.”

He added, “In Srirangam temple, people buy ₹4,000 tickets to go see the ‘Sorgavasal’. That same Sekar Babu, who used to be a Chennai rowdy 20 years ago, is still behaving like the same rowdy inside temples even today, despite being the HR&CE Minister. ‘All of you move aside, move aside’. Why? Because Sekar Babu and his family need to go first and see Perumal first. It seems they are going to wash away all the sins they committed in the temple. When Kumbabhishekam happens, it is conducted with small donations – ₹5, ₹10, ₹20 from local devotees. But someone with no connection comes wearing a saffron dhoti and clings on from above like a lizard. If you look at who that is – it is Sekar Babu.”

He further said, “I don’t want to lower my standards by responding to that man. The wall-clinging lizard, the lizard on the Arivalayam wall, and the creature stuck to the side of the Chief Minister’s jeep – all three are the same. That name is Sekar Babu.”

 

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A fresh political confrontation erupted in Parliament after BJP leaders accused DMK stooge Kamal Haasan, a newly inducted Rajya Sabha MP backed by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, of deliberately misrepresenting remarks made by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during a parliamentary debate on Tamil language politics.

The controversy followed Kamal Haasan’s maiden speech in the Rajya Sabha, in which he alleged that Sitharaman had insulted the Tamil language by claiming that it was unfit even for begging. BJP leaders said the allegation was false and amounted to attributing to the Finance Minister statements that were, in fact, quotations from Dravidian ideologue E V Ramasamy.

According to parliamentary records and video footage from the March 2025 debate, Sitharaman had cited EV Ramasamy’s published writings to highlight what she described as an internal contradiction within Dravidian politics. She had referred to statements attributed to Ramasamy in which Tamil was described as a “barbaric language” and as being useless even for begging, while also stating that these views angered her as a Tamilian. Sitharaman had argued that parties claiming to champion Tamil continued to venerate Ramasamy despite those remarks.

She said, “Sir, for just saying your protests are uncivil, they made the education minister withdraw his statement. When a man repeatedly says Tamil is a barbaric language, kaatumirandi bashai. Look at the hypocrisy. They keep his photo in every room. I’m sure even in the parliament office of that party, his photo is there. They garland him and they worship him and they say he’s the icon of the Dravidian movement. But he said Tamil is kaatumirandi bashai. So, sir, I’m saying unbelievable that this person is worshipped, but our poor Dharmendra Pradhan just said don’t do uncivil protest, he’s being accused. And if their love for Tamil is so much, how can they worship somebody who said Tamil is a kaatumirandi bashai phrase]?”

“They compelled Education Minister Shri.@dpradhanbjp to retract his remark merely for describing the protest as uncivil. Yet, the individual who repeatedly labelled Tamil a barbaric language is celebrated, garlanded, and projected as the face of the Dravidian movement. The double… https://t.co/OJ5NP6bYTY pic.twitter.com/S98N5xnu2C

— Dr.SG Suryah (@SuryahSG) February 4, 2026

During his speech on 4 February 2026, Kamal Haasan launched personal attacks on Sitharaman, using religious and cultural references that BJP leaders later described as casteist and derogatory. He went on to suggest that Sitharaman herself had demeaned Tamil and contrasted that claim with assertions about his own political integrity and refusal to “sell” votes.

Reacting sharply, BJP Tamil Nadu Youth Wing President SG Suryah issued a statement calling Kamal Haasan a shameless liar for lying on the floor of Parliament. Suryah wrote, “”They compelled Education Minister Shri. @dpradhanbjp to retract his remark merely for describing the protest as uncivil. Yet, the individual who repeatedly labelled Tamil a barbaric language is celebrated, garlanded, and projected as the face of the Dravidian movement. The double standards are glaring.” These were the words of FM @nsitharaman. Shameless liar @ikamalhaasan, will you acknowledge the facts, or continue to ignore them?”

“They compelled Education Minister Shri.@dpradhanbjp to retract his remark merely for describing the protest as uncivil. Yet, the individual who repeatedly labelled Tamil a barbaric language is celebrated, garlanded, and projected as the face of the Dravidian movement. The double… https://t.co/OJ5NP6bYTY pic.twitter.com/S98N5xnu2C

— Dr.SG Suryah (@SuryahSG) February 4, 2026

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