Tamil Nadu BJP chief Okay Annamalai on Sunday got here down closely on the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) within the state and stated the ruling occasion’s solely defence to MP Dayanidhi Maran’s controversial viral video, is that the clip is outdated.
“The only response from DMK to this video of DMK MP’s slander of our friends in UP & Bihar is that this video is old. How does it change while DMK, a party built on divisive principles, continues to use such language even today?” Annamalai wrote in a submit on X.
Within the extensively shared video, Maran could possibly be heard saying Hindi audio system from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar who come to Tamil Nadu find yourself doing building work or cleansing roads and bathrooms.
Annamalai additionally shared outdated tweets made by Tamil Nadu Minister TRB Rajaa, that had been posted in 2020.
“The Dimwits in DMK IT wing continue to use this language even today and are encouraged by a Minister who is spearheading these abusers,” Annamalai wrote, as he shared screenshots of the tweets.
“Biharis will remain at the bottom” and “problem is in the entire UP/Bihar societies”, had been a few of the remarks made by Rajaa within the tweets shared by Annamalai.
Within the outdated clip of Dayanidhi Maran that not too long ago went viral, he in contrast individuals who learnt English and those that solely learnt Hindi and stated the previous find yourself in IT firms whereas the latter do menial jobs.
The video sparked a row, with a number of BJP leaders slamming the DMK, and questioning INDIA bloc leaders from UP and Bihar for condemning the remarks by Dayanidhi Maran.
Earlier this month, DMK MP DNV Senthilkumar made a comment in opposition to Hindi heartland states throughout the Winter Session of Parliament.
He remarked whereas saying the BJP can not win in South Indian states after the occasion’s latest win in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh.