Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai has urged Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) Party leader Seeman to avoid inflating the ongoing conflict between him and Trichy Superintendent of Police Varun Kumar. This appeal comes amidst a growing altercation, with NTK cadres allegedly targeting the IPS officer’s family and cyberbullying through social media posts. In response, Varun Kumar recently labelled the NTK as a secessionist group.
Speaking to reporters in Palladam, Tiruppur district, Annamalai stated, “I trained with IPS officer Varun Kumar. Seeman is a significant political figure in Tamil Nadu, and IPS officers often express personal opinions during meetings. I have attended many such discussions myself. His views may reflect his personal stance, but they do not represent the opinion of the state police.”
Annamalai emphasized that Seeman, as a political leader, is entitled to his views, but stressed, “Brother Seeman is an important political party leader. I would not call them a separatist movement. They are presenting their ideology to the public, and it’s up to the people to decide whether to recognize it or not. The Election Commission has recognized them, there are no court cases against them. As far as Naam Tamilar Katchi is concerned, they have adopted a ideological approach to politics. I see this as a unique, emerging issue in Tamil Nadu. Political parties usually stay out of police matters and refrain from naming police officers, because whoever maybe they hold a position. Brother Varun is on one side being a police officer, and let he do his job, while Brother Seeman is a great leader and an important figure. So, Seeman need not exaggerate this matter. In police department someone simply expressing his opinion, that’s all.”
Annamalai further added, “Hence, this issue not being turned into police department versus political parties. Let the police carry out their duties, while we, as a political party, be their fortress and guardians.”
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Recently, Trichy SP Varun Kumar, speaking at the 5th IPS Officers’ Conference in Chandigarh, described the ‘Naam Tamilar party’ as a secessionist movement that requires monitoring. He further stated, “I and my family have been severely affected by that party,” which sparked a political uproar.
In response to Varun Kumar’s remarks, Seeman fired back, “What does Varun Kumar mean by calling us separatists? Are Tamils and Tamil Nadu separatists? When the National Intelligence Agency conducted a raid, were they unaware it was a separatist movement? How long will you stay in the khaki uniform? Eventually, you’ll come down, but we’ll remain here. It’s just a matter of time. You want a fight. Come, let’s fight.”
(With inputs from Kamadenu)
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