Former Rajya Sabha MP Maithreyan, who had been sent to the Rajya Sabha thrice by former CM J Jayalalithaa and recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has expressed his support for Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai, asserting that the Brahmin community in Tamil Nadu stands firmly behind him.
Maithreyan said, “Those who are familiar with me know that I do not differentiate among people based on their caste or religion. However, there have been recent rumors circulating that BJP President Annamalai is deliberately neglecting and marginalizing Brahmins within the party. This is utterly false. Over the past two decades, I have maintained strong connections with Brahmin organizations and individuals throughout the state. Through my interactions with them, I can confidently state that Annamalai has the unwavering support of the Brahmin community.”
Expanding on his statement, Maithreyan emphasized, “Annamalai is wholeheartedly dedicated to catalyzing a transformative shift in Tamil Nadu. His unwavering commitment has instilled a deep sense of trust among the Brahmin community in Tamil Nadu. Consequently, a significant number of Brahmins stand firmly in support of Annamalai, recognizing his vision for change and progress.”
He stated, “Tamil Nadu Brahmins are excelling in two key portfolios in Mr. Narendra Modi’s Central Government: Finance Minister Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman and External Affairs Minister Mr. Jaishankar. So it is merely a diversionary attempt by some to spread rumours that BJP President Annamalai is ignoring Tamil Nadu’s Brahmins. It’s a ruse to split votes against the DMK. It’s heartbreaking that some Brahmins are involved in this. The majority of Tamilnadu’s Brahmins, however, will not fall for this ruse. They are clear.”
Maithreyan went on to say that Tamilnadu Brahmins do not vote based on caste and that they are well aware that both Narendra Modi and Annamalai are not Brahmins, but they are confident that both Modi and Annamalai are honest and will provide fair and just governance.
He also stated that Annamalai is the only Tamil Nadu leader who has publicly expressed support for Brahmins, and that Brahmins are aware of Annamalai’s support for Brahmins.
He also stated that the entire Brahmin community in Tamil Nadu is behind Annamalai so that when Modi forms government for the third time, Tamil Nadu will be represented. Our only goal should be to get 25 Tamil Nadu MPs, according to Maithreyan.
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