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“Where Did Thamizhachi Go When DMK Poet Vairamuthu Insulted Andal?”: Hindu Makkal Katchi Leader Arjun Sampath Slams DMK MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian

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As the Tamil month of Margazhi began with lamp pujas and special rituals being observed in Vaishnavite temples in Tamil Nadu, a photograph posted by DMK MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian on Instagram, in which she appeared dressed as Goddess Andal, drew criticism and sparked debate on social media.

She shared the photo with the caption, “Andal of the fertile fields of Puduvai, offered to Rangaraja the renowned Tiruppavai, a collection of verses, singing them with sweet melodies. She who offered a garland of verses and a garland of flowers, tell me, O radiant creeper who offered the garland after wearing it, O wearer of many bangles, who could graciously sing the ancient Pavai hymns—may you grant that this plea of ​​mine, that you destined me for the Lord of Venkata, be fulfilled without fail. On this auspicious day of the month of Margazhi, when the moon is full, O fair-jeweled maidens, those of you who wish to bathe, come forth!”

Screenshot of DMK MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian’s Instagram Post

Following the circulation of the image, Indu Makkal Katchi (IMK) leader Arjun Sampath issued a statement strongly condemning the DMK MP. Referring to the photograph, he criticised Thamizhachi for what he described as a contradictory public posture on Hindu beliefs.

In his statement, Arjun Sampath said that Thamizhachi, who is the sister of DMK MP and Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu, had remained silent when Hindu deities were allegedly ridiculed but was now portraying herself in the guise of Goddess Andal. He alleged that the DMK MP had earlier associated herself with remarks such as “Sanatana Dharma should be eradicated” and comparisons of Sanatana Dharma to “mosquitoes, dengue, and malaria.”

Questioning her conduct, Sampath asked where Thamizhachi was when poet Vairamuthu allegedly insulted Goddess Andal and why she had not spoken out when speakers associated with Communist and Dravidar Kazhagam platforms allegedly targeted Hindu deities and beliefs. He claimed that her current portrayal as Andal amounted to a publicity exercise.

Sampath further alleged that Thamizhachi was attempting to mislead the public by opposing Sanatana Dharma on one hand while presenting herself in the attire of a Hindu deity on the other. He added that the public would not appreciate what he described as a “double act” and accused her of seeking attention through religious symbolism.

Source: Dinamalar

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