KRISHNAGIRI: Politics is heating up in the State, with the BJP accusing the DMK of ‘fake secularism’ and minority appeasement, while the ruling party is hitting back at the Sangh affiliates’ ‘hate’ politics, standing by Tamil Nadu as a peace-loving region.
The Tiruparankundram observances row has led to the direct conflict between the once atheist DMK and the Hindutva-soaked saffron party. BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran accused DMK of fake secularism. Chief Minister Stalin is running the government for himself rather than as a people’s government, making false promises and projecting central government funds as state funds, says Nainar.
“DMK leader Stalin does not convey greetings on Hindu festivals. Because of fake secularism. Refusing Navodaya schools for students, receiving funds from the central Government and projecting them as State Government funds, this is the DMK’s way of functioning,” said Nagenthran.
The BJP alleges the DMK government blocked the deepathoon ritual to appease minority voters.
“Over the past 11 years, the central government has provided Rs 14.85 lakh crore in funds toTamil Nadu. The DMK is concealing this and staging protests,” added Nagenthran.
His comments come after CM Stalin highlighted a 74% rise in hate speech against minorities under the BJP’s central government, warning of “grave danger ahead.” “After Manipur, reports of attacks on minorities in Jabalpur, Raipur, and elsewhere are unacceptable to anyone who values harmony. A reported 74 per cent rise in hate speech against minorities since the Union BJP government assumed office signals a grave danger ahead.
Curbing riotous groups that divide society is therefore a shared and urgent duty, to be enforced with firm resolve,” Stalin said.
He said that the attacks by a“few right-wing violent groups”, even when Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in Christmas celebrations, send a disturbing message to the country.
When a few right-wing violent groups, acting in the name of the majority, indulge in attacks and riots, the Prime Minister participates in Christmas to hide it, Stalin posted on X.