Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s Ugadi greetings have sparked a heated debate on social media, with many Kannadigas objecting to being known as “Dravidians.”
Whereas some social media customers supported his stand in opposition to Hindi imposition and delimitation, many Kannadigas took problem together with his characterization of them as “Dravidians.”
On Sunday, Stalin prolonged his needs to these celebrating Ugadi and emphasised the significance of unity amongst southern states. In his message, he urged folks to face collectively in opposition to linguistic and political challenges, notably the alleged imposition of Hindi and the upcoming delimitation train.
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Taking to social media platform X, Stalin wrote, “I wish a joyful Ugadi to all my Telugu and Kannada-speaking Dravidian sisters and brothers as you welcome the New Year with hope and celebration.” He additional pressured that “the need for southern unity has never been greater” and referred to as for collective resistance in opposition to perceived threats to regional id and rights.A
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Whereas some social media customers supported his stand in opposition to Hindi imposition and delimitation, many Kannadigas took problem together with his characterization of them as “Dravidians.”
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How did X customers react?
One person responded, “Dear Sir, we Kannadigas will always be with you in your fight against Hindi imposition and delimitation. You are fighting for a good cause. However, we are NOT ‘Dravidians.’ We are Kannadigas. Thank you.”
One other submit learn, “Kannada just isn’t a Dravidian language, and there’s nothing referred to as ‘Kannada-speaking Dravidians.’”
In the meantime, actor-turned-politician Vijay took a dig on the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), claiming that the social gathering is deceptive the general public beneath the guise of the ‘Dravidian Mannequin.’
Talking at his social gathering Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s (TVK) first state convention in Chennai, Vijay alleged that the DMK authorities was deceiving folks whereas selling its governance mannequin.