The BJP MLA of Coimbatore South, Vanathi Srinivasan, lambasted Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in a letter for not wishing for Deebavali which she alleges as a deliberate snub to the Hindu community during the festive season.
In a strongly-worded statement released today, Vanathi questioned the Chief Minister’s conspicuous silence on extending Diwali greetings to Hindus when leaders of different parties like AIADMK, AMMK, etc have extended their wishes.
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— Vanathi Srinivasan (@VanathiBJP) November 11, 2023
“Tomorrow , 12 November 2023, not only in India but all over the world, Hindus are getting ready to celebrate Deebavali. The festival is celebrated with new clothes, sweets, a variety of dishes, and crackers. Children get excited a week before Diwali,” she stated in her statement.
Vanathi emphasized the significance of Deebavali in the cultural fabric of the nation, stating, “In Bharat, Deebvali has its own place in the most exciting celebrations. Lakhs of crores of rupees in the economy get generated due to Deebavali. The basic philosophy of Deepavali is that no matter how much adharma and injustices arise, in the end dharma will prevail.”
Expressing disappointment at the Chief Minister’s apparent oversight, she continued, “Deebavali is celebrated with much fervor in Tamil Nadu than in other states of India. Fireworks, textiles, and other trades centered around Deebavali have made Tamil Nadu a developed state. But the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Shri. M.K. Stalin does not say a word of greetings on Deepavali.”
Vanathi didn’t shy away from pointing fingers, alleging bias against the Hindu community from the Chief Minister and the DMK party. “Everyone knows that CM MK Stalin and the DMK, which he is the leader of, are only opposed to Hinduism. The Chief Minister’s son, Udhayaindhi Stalin proudly says that my wife is a Christian, and speaks of eradicating Sanatana Dharma i.e. Hinduism like dengue, malaria, and mosquitoes.”
While not expecting Deebavali greetings from Stalin as the DMK president, Vanathi Srinivasan underscored the duty of the Chief Minister to treat all citizens equally. “It is the duty of the Chief Minister to treat all citizens equally. But whenever the DMK comes to power, their chief ministers don’t just greet on Hindu festivals. I don’t know what hatred they have for Hindus.”
Challenging the Chief Minister directly, Vanathi Srinivasan concluded her statement with a pointed question, “What sin did the Hindus commit? Therefore, the Hon’ble Chief Minister MK Stalin, will you extend wishes this Deepavali? Or are you going to continue, as usual, with your selective secularism, i.e., anti-Hinduism?”
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