Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has prolonged Deepavali greetings to these “who’ve religion”, prompting the BJP to make a sarcastic comment towards him.
In a uncommon departure from DMK’s traditions, Stalin prolonged his greetings to supporters for the occasion’s platinum jubilee celebrations. “I prolong my greetings on our (DMK) platinum jubilee celebrations; Deepa oli thirunal greetings to these having perception and celebrating it,” he mentioned.
Reacting to the gesture, BJP chief Narayanan Thirupathi took a swipe at Udhayanidhi. “…for many who do not have perception, greetings to reside like Narakasura,” he mentioned in a submit on X.
Whereas Deepavali within the north signifies the return of Lord Rama and Sita Devi to Ayodhya from exile, within the South, the competition marks the victory of Lord Krishna and his Sathyabhama over the demon king Narakasura.
In step with their ‘rationalist’ beliefs, DMK leaders chorus from greeting folks on festivals.
Late senior DMK chief M Karunanidhi would additionally not want folks on Diwali.
The BJP usually assaults DMK for ignoring Hindu festivals.
In the meantime, in a veiled assault on Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, Udhayanidhi mentioned he’s “allergic” to the very phrase ‘Dravidam,’ and thinks it may be completed off by not taking its identify.
“No one may even contact Dravidam. Tamil Nadu will stay Tamil Nadu. So long as our black and pink (DMK) flag and the DMK employees are there, none may even contact Tamil Nadu and Dravidam,” the deputy CM asserted.
Stalin was just lately elevated as Tamil Nadu’s deputy chief minister.
Final 12 months, he triggered a political storm by saying the Sanatan Dharma must be eradicated.
Final week, Udhayanidhi Stalin mentioned he would by no means apologise for making the controversial comment.
“Periyar gave his voice to oppose (this follow). Anna Durai gave his voice, Karunanidhi gave his voice and I mentioned the identical. They’ve added what I did not say and lied. Now circumstances have been filed not simply in Tamil Nadu however in lots of locations throughout India. They requested me to apologise in court docket. I mentioned what I mentioned. I’m Karunanidhi’s grandson and won’t apologise for something”, he mentioned, according to NDTV.
With inputs from PTI
