Savukku Shankar, a DMK sympathizer and an online troll who is known for his rabble rousing against Hindus, specifically Brahmins, launched an unsolicited attack on Zoho Corporation’s CEO Sridhar Vembu by making derogatory remarks against him.
On Sunday (January 17), Savukku Shankar put out a tweet posting a picture claiming it to be Sridhar Vembu’s home in California, USA and asked “Why would such a filthy rich Iyengar leave all this luxury & settle in Tenkasi district and lead a simpleton life?”
He went on to claim that Sridhar Vembu was part of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and even called him ‘pure poison’.
He also went on to use vulgar words against Mr. Vembu and asked him to give the property he allegedly owns to Tamil Nadu government in another tweet.
“Hey you Moodevi (a derogatory word in Tamil). If you are such a simple man, why do you have such a big house in California? If you have the guts, try writing off the property to Tamil Nadu government”, he wrote in his tweet.
Following these tweets, many netizens lashed out at Savukku for his crass remarks and allegations levelled against the billionaire business magnate who has set up his office at a village near Tenkasi in Tamil Nadu. Many asked if he dared to question the members of the DMK family like Maran brothers (Dayanidhi Maran and Kalanithi Maran).
Swimming pool, multi car garage. எல்லாம் ஒரு விஷயமா? முடிஞ்சா மாறன் brothers வீட்டு satellite இமேஜ் வாங்கி பாரு.
— sabareesan (@iamsabareesan) January 18, 2021
I work for his competitor.. but I wish him great success. He has been a pioneer building his trade in Chennai before taking it abroad.
Hard earned, fair businessman and responsible tax payer.
If DMK rats are feeling jealous and angry, he must be doing something right.
— DelDiablo 6 – Tooter Rules (@deldiablo6) January 18, 2021
Many also called out Savukku’s history who is alleged to have not paid alimony to his estranged wife and children.
அரசாங்கத்திடமிருந்து இன்று வரை பாதி சம்பளம் வாங்கிக்கொண்டு நான்காவது மனைவிக்கும் சொந்த மகனுக்குமே ஜீவனாம்சம் கொடுக்க வக்கற்ற பொறம்போக்கு பொறுக்கி சவுக்கு சங்கருக்கு நுங்கம்பாக்கத்தில் அலுவலகம் வைக்கும் அளவிற்கு ஏது பணம் என்று அவர் திரும்பக் கேட்டால் pic.twitter.com/cuhMYrRAxi
— kishore k swamy (@sansbarrier) January 18, 2021
@savukku shd learn what Mr. @svembu has achieved in his career/life. @svembu contributes to building India while @savukku to garbage contents.
In SM, even a street dog can bark at an elephant.@zoho @ZohoCommunity
— aiadmk loyalist (@AiadmkAjith) January 18, 2021
சூரியனை பார்த்து நாய் குரைத்த மாதிரி இருக்கு.
இந்த திருட்டு திமுக காரனுகளுக்கு,
நல்லவன் , அறிவாளி இவங்கள கண்டாலே பிடிக்காது போல— SivaGuru (@Arumugamblr) January 18, 2021
Following this episode, Mr. Sridhar Vembu put out a tweet giving back in style saying that he chooses to ignore these attacks and focus on his work. “I would invite these name callers and abusers to try to build companies and compete with Zoho. At least we will have more jobs!”, the Zoho CEO wrote in response.
Thank you Harsh. I ignore these attacks and keep busy with work. I would invite these name callers and abusers to try to build companies and compete with Zoho. At least we will have more jobs!
— Sridhar Vembu (@svembu) January 18, 2021