Padma Priya, State Deputy Secretary of DMK’s environment wing, posted a tweet with separatist undertones pushing for a “United States of South India”, in light of Congress’ win in Karnataka.
The Congress emerged victorious in the recently concluded Karnataka Assembly elections bagging over 136 seats.
Padma Priya in a cryptic tweet, shared a picture the showing the 5 Southern states – Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana – with bold letters quoting as ”United States of South India”
… yet to be proven ! #KarnatakaElection #KarnatakaElectionResults pic.twitter.com/KgC5tdsHub
— Padma Priya (@Tamizhachi_Offl) May 13, 2023
Her comment gains credence with Congress’ win in Karnataka as Rahul Gandhi himself has repeatedly questioned the idea of India saying that India is not a nation but a “union of states” based on negotiations.
About Padma Priya
Padma Priya is a YouTube beautician-turned-social activist-turned-politician who jumped ship from Kamal Haasan’s Makkal Needhi Maiam to DMK.
Padma Priya has been accused of spreading false information. In 2020, she gained notoriety for her monologue against the draft Environmental Impact Assessment, where she made baseless claims about the consequences of the policy. Around this time, she also released a video demanding the release of Perarivalan, a convicted terrorist responsible for killing former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, indicating her loyalties and intent.
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