The consistent narrative pushed by the left and Dravidian sympathizers is that leaders from the North, have little regard for Tamil language, culture, and identity. But whenever such efforts to bridge divides are made, they quickly jump to their next propaganda sowing division and perpetuating a North-South divide by maligning the efforts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s conscious effort to celebrate and honor Tamil culture, particularly with his gesture of bringing holy water from the Ganga for the Gaṅgaikoṇḍa Chōḻapuram 1000th-year celebrations, has drawn a dismissive response from the likes of TN Congress functionary Dhivya Marunthiah. It is noteworthy that the same Dhivya had earlier simped for Pakistan royally and accused the Indian government of religious bias in its military action during Operation Sindoor, despite the targeted nature of the operation against known terrorist camps.
She peddled the claim, “No Dravidian leader wanted to bring the filth and pollution of the Ganga to Tamil Nadu. Our leaders focused on real development and schemes that actually serve the people. We believe in clean water, not PR stunts. Keep your 1000-year drama, we’ll take 100% results.” This statement, made while using an old, outdated picture of the Ganga’s pollution, conveniently ignores the larger context and the progress made under the ‘Namami Ganga Programme,’ which aims to clean and rejuvenate the river.
No Dravidian leader wanted to bring the filth and pollution of the Ganga to Tamil Nadu. Our leaders focused on real development and schemes that actually serve the people. We believe in clean water, not PR stunts. Keep your 1000-year drama, we’ll take 100% results. https://t.co/P9zUivbuZb pic.twitter.com/lSIWmepWni
— Dhivya Marunthiah (@DhivCM) July 27, 2025
In reality, Modi’s gesture wasn’t just a “PR stunt,” but a tribute to the rich cultural history of Tamil Nadu itself the Gangaikonda Choḻapuram temple, one of the finest examples of Chola architecture, symbolizes the grandeur of an empire that once stretched from the banks of the Ganga in the north to Southeast Asia. Yet, instead of celebrating the connection between this ancient glory and modern-day India, the Congress chose to criticize and politicize the situation, turning a moment of national pride into a cynical attempt to dismiss the Prime Minister’s outreach to Tamil culture.
In contrast, the situation in Tamil Nadu remains concerning. Despite spending ₹529 crore of the allocated ₹750 crore for the restoration of the Cooum River, the river remains highly polluted and unchanged, while the state continues to focus on criticism rather than action.
The contrast is clear, while Congress seeks to undermine efforts to revive India’s holy river, the reality of the ongoing restoration work speaks for itself. What they label as “drama” is, in fact, a well-planned, actionable mission to protect and rejuvenate one of India’s most significant rivers, a vision that clearly surpasses the limited progress in Tamil Nadu’s own environmental efforts.
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