Those disguising as devotees can’t tolerate Dravidian Model govt’s progress: CM Stalin
He added that the intention behind the cartoon was not rooted in spiritualism, but rather in ridiculing him and his ministers. It is a clear expression of longstanding grudge.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin (PTI)
CHENNAI: Applauding the achievements of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department, Chief Minister MK Stalin said on Wednesday that true devotees were recognising the accomplishments of a Dravidian Model government’s policy of ‘everything for everyone’. However, those filled with hatred and intent on dividing society were unable to tolerate this.
“Those who feign to be true devotees are also unable to accept the government’s achievements. But the true devotees are appreciating the government’s schemes and service towards spirituality,” said the Chief Minister, while participating in a free wedding organised by the HR&CE department.
He also listed several achievements over the past four years, including the consecration of 3,170 temples and the retrieval of Rs 7,701 cr worth of temple properties.
“I never concern myself with baseless criticism born out of a long-standing grudge. They are merely venting their anger through such cartoons. But I have to serve the people, and I don’t let such things trouble me. I draw energy from this and even welcome more such criticism,” said Stalin, referring to a cartoon published in a weekly magazine that ridiculed him and his cabinet colleagues.
He added that the intention behind the cartoon was not rooted in spiritualism, but rather in ridiculing him and his ministers. It is a clear expression of the culmination of a longstanding grudge. However, he asserted that his government would continue to serve true devotees with commitment.
Congratulating the 32 newly-wed couples on the occasion, Stalin encouraged them to name their children in Tamil and lead a healthy, peaceful life built on mutual respect.
Speaking on the free wedding scheme, the Chief Minister further said that 2,376 couples benefited under the scheme, and he participated in 150 couples' weddings. HR&CE Minister PK Sekarbabu and senior officials of the department also participated in the programme.
