TMMK Chief John Pandian Condemns Dravidar Kazhagam Activist Oviya’s Derogatory Remarks Against Devendrakula Vellalar Community, Demands Apology And Arrest

John Pandian of the Tamizhaga Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (TMMK) has strongly condemned Dravidar Kazhagam activist and speaker Oviya after an old video resurfaced following the recent controversial arrest of actress Kasthuri Shankar.

The video, which went viral and sparked widespread outrage, shows Oviya making derogatory remarks about the Devendrakula Vellalar community in 2019. In the video, she says, “Krishnasamy can keep whatever name he wants, but Devendrakula Vellalar also means the son of Paapan’s (Brahmin) mistress (Vapaati).”

On 20 November 2024, TMMK chief John Pandian issued a statement through his official account condemning Oviya’s remarks and demanding both an apology and her arrest for the offensive statement.

John Pandian stated, “Comrade Oviya should apologize for speaking disparagingly about the Devendrakula Vellalar people on a public platform. I strongly condemn Mrs. Oviya Vallinayakam for speaking disparagingly about the Devendra Kula Vellalar community, the historical majority community that taught the world the civilization of rice. The majority community in Tamil Nadu is the Devendrakula Vellalar community. I request the Tamil Nadu Police Department to arrest Comrade Oviya, who spoke disparagingly about the Devendrakula Vellalars who discovered rice civilization and practiced agriculture for the survival of humanity. She has spoken about the Devendrakula Vellalars in a way that incites violence. Comrade Oviya does not need to teach history lessons to the Devendrakula Vellalars. I believe that Comrade Oviya has deliberately this comment on a public platform with the intention of defaming Devendra Kula Vellalars after a long struggle and as a result of the continuous black shirt struggle of the Tamizhaga Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam for the past one year, as they have raised their heads high as Devendra Kula Vellalars. I strongly condemn her again. She should stop such talks. Those who cannot understand the needs and demands of the majority of the people and speak for petty identity politics are inciting riots in society. Therefore, I request the Tamil Nadu Police to arrest her.”

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