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BJP supporters in Tamil Nadu expressed disappointment after Prime Minister Narendra Modi honoured the late DMK leader Karunanidhi with a centenary coin and praised him. Many BJP loyalists questioned the move, pointing to Karunanidhi’s controversial views on Hinduism. As the BJP strives to expand its influence in the state, this incident has left its supporters wondering if the party is compromising its core values for political gain.

BJP and DMK

In Tamil Nadu, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) primarily faces ideological opposition from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). The two parties have starkly different approaches: the BJP, under Narendra Modi’s leadership, emphasises anti-corruption, opposition to dynastic politics, and resistance to minority appeasement. These principles are contrary to the core tenets of DMK politics in the state.

Since 2014, the BJP has strategically positioned itself to strengthen its presence and has seen some success. However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent decision to commemorate the late DMK leader Karunanidhi with a centenary coin did not sit well with BJP supporters and local party cadres.

PM Modi Praised Karunanidhi

Heaping praises on Karunanidhi, PM Modi called him “one of India’s most illustrious sons” and a “multi-talented personality with a prolific pen”.

“It is heartening to learn about the organisation of Muthamizh Arignar Kalaignar Centenary Commemorative Coin release ceremony. This is an important occasion to commemorate the centenary of one of India’s most illustrious sons, Thiru Kalaignar Karunanidhi Ji.“, PM Modi said in a letter.

“A multi-talented personality with a prolific pen, Thiru Kalaignar Karunanidhi Ji’s efforts to promote the Tamil language and culture are still remembered by the people. His literary prowess shone through his works and earned him the affectionate title of ‘Kalaignar‘”, said PM Modi.

He also described Karunanidhi as a towering personality in Indian politics, literature, and society. The former CM was passionate about Tamil Nadu’s development and national progress, he said. He added that the release of the commemorative coin honours him and the ideals he stood for.

Netizens Criticize PM Modi

One netizen shared a photo featuring the late Chief Minister Karunanidhi, his son MK Stalin, and other DMK members. The image indirectly depicted a scene from a DMK event where a boy was performing a skit that mocked Hindu culture, dressing like a sage, with the audience—including Karunanidhi and others—laughing and applauding the boy’s performance.

The netizen questioned whether Prime Minister Modi was referring to this “Karunanidhi,” who ridiculed Hindu dharma and culture.

Another netizen questioned whether the recent praise for the DMK indicated the possibility of a no-confidence motion or a reunion similar to the 1998/1999 scenario. He described the late leader as a “towering personality in Indian politics,literature & society who was passionate about Tamil Nadu’s development & national progress adding that the release of the commemorative coin honours him & the ideals he stood for”

Another netizen remarked, “Wow never knew this .. thank you Modi ji for this.. Vote bank politics at full glory.”

Another netizen raged, “What absolute bull f**kin crap He was a buddha pe*v nothing else, Modi won’t get lemurian votes with this he needs to get his shit straight and fire whoever is giving him these ideas.”

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Amother netizen wrote, “To get votes they’ll do anything. (Votes ke liye kuch bhi karega)”

Another netizen expressed their views, saying, “One day, he’ll praise Mamata as the daughter Bengal needs. NaMo expects Hindus to accept him praising anti-Hindu and anti-India leaders to fit his ‘Virat’ image. No one disrespects his voters more than NaMo. The Padma Vibhushan awards to Mulayam and Pawar didn’t serve as a lesson.”

Another netizen questioned, “After honoring Sharad Pawar and Mulayam with the Padma Bhushan, and now issuing a commemorative coin for Karunanidhi, it seems like everyone is being honored. You’re trying to include everyone, but why should voters stay loyal to you? What’s the reason behind this?”

Another netizen suggested, “The rumour about TDP is probably true. DMK is now BjPs back up plan.”

Another netizen remarked, “I said this many times. Modi = Gandhi + Nehru + Jinnah + Periyar.”

Another netizen mocked the statements stating, “Next in line : Mamta”

Another netizen mocked, “Hahaha… Voters in Tamil Nadu might align with Modi, but the ‘andhbhakts’ are once again left in the lurch. On a deeper level, both the BJP/Sangh and the DMK share a common anti-Hindu temple-breaking ideology, making them natural allies.”

Another netizen argued that ” they both follow the same ideology. One implemented it in Tamilnadu, and the other is implementing it at the pan-India level.”

Another netizen mockingly queried, “another padma or bharat ratna loading ?”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s criticism extended beyond BJP supporters on social media. It resonated within Tamil Nadu’s political landscape as well.

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) General Secretary Edappadi K. Palanisamy labelled it a “hidden pact” between the ruling DMK and the BJP following the announcement of the centenary coin release.

Speaking to reporters at Coimbatore International Airport, he remarked, “I’ve mentioned this before. There have been claims about a secret relationship between the DMK and BJP, and even our administrators have suggested this. Now, the media is raising the same question, revealing that the BJP and DMK seem to have a covert relationship.”

About Karunanidhi

Karunanidhi, born Dakshinamurthy,  became the DMK president after its founder, CN Annadurai. He was a close follower of anti-Hindu bigot EV Ramasamy Naicker, who was hailed as “Periyar” by his followers.

Karunanidhi has, on several occasions, kept the flame of a separate “Dravida Nadu” alive. He led DMK’s Kovilpatti conference in 1951, outlining plans for a prolonged fight for an independent Dravida Nadu or South India.

During the centenary celebrations of the Dravidian movement in 2012, Karunanidhi asserted that the Dravidian ideology would be strengthened, and a Dravidian State would be achieved if possible.

Karunanidhi’s views on Hinduism

Karunanidhi’s ascension to the top post made the DMK a dynastic party under his family’s stranglehold. Karunanidhi has made several controversial statements regarding Hindus and Hinduism. In one such remark in 2002, he referred to Hindus as ‘thieves’.

At that time, Karunanidhi argued that all he said was that even those who supported the Hindu religion interpreted the word Hindu as a thief. “Maybe it means someone who steals the heart.”, he had said during the controversy.

Karunanidhi had called for the Sethusamudra project, which involves demolishing Ram Setu, which runs from Rameswaram in India to Mannar Island in Sri Lanka.

In 2007 the Sethusamudram project was withdrawn due to technical difficulties of shallow water. Against this backdrop, Karunanidhi rhetorically asked, “Who is this Raman? In which engineering college did he study and become a civil engineer? When did he build this so-called bridge? Is there any evidence for this?”

He also wrote short stories and sometimes employed Hindu deities as characters in his stories, often distorting and misrepresenting them with sexual perversion.

How did Karunanidhi treat his opponents?

Karunanidhi has also abused his political opponents. In several instances where the late former Chief Minister Karunanidhi insulted and mocked Kamaraj. During his tenure as Chief Minister, Karunanidhi mandated that all panchayat council chiefs be addressed as “Perunthalaivar.”

However, this directive was rescinded on 3 April 1987 after MG Ramachandran (MGR) assumed power. Several cartoons mocking Kamarajar (sometimes with racist and casteist insinuations) were published in DMK’s official mouthpiece.

Nonetheless, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him a “towering personality” and “one of India’s illustrious sons”. This unexpected gesture has stirred unease within the party’s local ranks, raising concerns about its message to the BJP supporters in a state where the party has long struggled to gain a foothold.

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]]> Jacobite faction of Malankara Church says they will support BJP if PM Modi resolves long standing dispute https://thecommunemag.com/jacobite-faction-of-malankara-church-says-they-will-support-bjp-if-pm-modi-resolves-long-standing-dispute/ Thu, 07 Jan 2021 05:39:44 +0000 https://thecommunemag.com/?p=18956 The Jacobite faction of Kerala’s Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in order to resolve the property dispute with the Orthodox faction has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help settle the dispute. The Jacobite faction has said that it will support the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) if it resolves the long-standing feud in the church, […]

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The Jacobite faction of Kerala’s Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in order to resolve the property dispute with the Orthodox faction has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help settle the dispute.

The Jacobite faction has said that it will support the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) if it resolves the long-standing feud in the church, reports Swarajya.

Thomas Alexandrios Metropolitan, the Jacobite faction protest committee convenor has invited Modi to find a solution to the dispute and also termed the Centre’s efforts to hold peace talks “a blessing”.

 “So far, the Prime Minister has not informed us his response after holding talks,” Metropolitan said.

Metropolitan also made a categorical statement when he said, “Those who help the Jacobite church will get our support. We have proved our strength in the local bodies polls,” he said when he was questioned about BJP’s motive in trying to settle the dispute.

Metropolitan, however, was balanced and said that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) had helped the Jacobites by promulgating an ordinance on burial at Christian cemeteries and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan government had assured to settle the issue “with conciliation”.

“However, if the Centre takes initiative to settle the dispute, we will support them irrespective of the politics”, the leader of the Jacobite said.

The conflict between the Jacobite and Orthodox groups in Kerala started in 1912 when the Malankara Church was split into the Jacobite and Orthodox groups. However, they reunified in 1959 only to break up again in 1973.

The statement comes on the heels of Prime Minister Modi who held talks with both factions last week to settle the dispute which in reality is all about the control of about 1,000 churches and properties between them.

The Prime Minister on his part has assured to study the situation and revert to find a cordial solution.

For the Kerala LDF government, this issue has become crown of thorns after the Supreme Court order in 2017 order asked the Kerala government to take over the Jacobite churches and hand them over to the Orthodox faction.

However, Kerala CM had welcomed the PM’s mediation efforts and ruled out any politics being involved in Modi’s role.

But the problem is that the Orthodox faction of the Malankara Church has objected to the Jacobites effort for an out-of-the-court solution despite the Supreme Court ruling. The Supreme Court can never be seen as a third party but Modi is been seen as an outsider by the Orthodox and they have a reservation that the mediation could turn into an arbitration. 

For a long time the Jacobites have raised the complaint that they are being alienated from their own churches but the Orthodox faction wants the dispute to be settled within the framework of the apex court order, which the Jacobites point that many issues will arise out of the ruling which also need to be addressed. One particular point is the inability to bury the bodies of their family members in cemeteries of the churches their forefathers had built, after the Supreme Court ruling.

The Jacobite faction, in particular, is seeking the Prime Minister’s intervention to give them “religious freedom, freedom of worship and justice to the problems the Jacobite Syrian Church is undergoing”.

The Kerala government has been in talks with both the factions since September, but the effort has been in vain as it does not want to lose the support from both groups, hence it has failed to reach an equitable solution.  

For years, due to the dispute between the Jacobites and the Orthodox church has led to many churches closed for years. Some of them are in dilapidated condition.

The Orthodox Church wants the validity of the 1934 Constitution of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church to be upheld that will allow it to govern the parishes under the church which has already been upheld by the Supreme Court but the Jacobites are not in agreement.

In Kerala, the years of the dispute has now become a serious law and order problem as supporters of both factions have come to blows.

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