The Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu ended on April 19. In the past, BJP and AIADMK contested in alliance and contested separately. Leaders from both parties leveled criticism at each other.
In this situation, BJP state president Annamalai in an interview, mentioned that the late former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa was the best Hindutva leader and she directly supported Hinduism, causing controversy. While the AIADMK has always presented itself as a secular party, Annamalai’s speech about Jayalalithaa drew reactions.
AIADMK condemned that Annamalai has given an interview to tarnish Jayalalithaa’s name and fame to identify herself in Tamil Nadu for her own gain. Likewise, Sasikala pointed out that Tamil Nadu BJP leader Annamalai’s reference to Jayalalithaa as a Hindutva leader was his ignorance and said that Jayalalithaa had faith in God but never had religious faith.
Senior Congress leader Thirunavukkarasar, who met reporters in Chennai, said, “As far as I know, Jayalalithaa is a spiritualist. I would not say that Sami was a religious fanatic, except that he was known only as a pious and pious man. Even revolutionary leader MGR used to pay obeisance to Sami and used to go to the Kamppikai temple.
Anna also said that only one clan is God. Artist Karunanidhi also said that the problem is not whether I believe in God, the problem is whether God believes in me. The present Chief Minister M.K.Stalin also says the same.
Therefore, it cannot be said that all Sami worshipers are religious and fanatics. Spiritual faith is different, religious fanaticism is different. “This is my answer to Annamalai,” he said.
He also said, “The central government should act neutrally in the Cauvery issue and Mullai Periyar issue. The central government is going to be in place for a few more days. After the votes are counted on the 4th and our government comes, the action on these issues will be swift,” he replied.
It is noteworthy that Thirunavukkarasar worked closely with former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa when she assumed the leadership of the AIADMK.
