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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
People of Tamil Nadu will defeat Sangh Parivar politics, says VCK chief Thirumavalavan
MADURAI: People of Tamil Nadu will defeat the politics of religion which is practised by Sangh Parivar in northern states, VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan said. Speaking after taking part in a human chain protest organised by the Madurai Federation for Religious Harmony on Thursday to oppose the Murugan Maanadu, Thirumavalvan said through the protest, people of TN are conveying to the world that they are against religious politics. 'In northern states Sangh Parivar used religious politics to divide people. They are testing the same in Tamil Nadu. Since 1992, after the Babri Masjid issue, Sangh Parivar has been trying to rake up a controversy in Thiruparankundram and spread hatred against Muslims,' he said. 'BJP leaders like H Raja have made statements that they will convert Tamil Nadu into Ayodhya. But people of Tamil Nadu will never allow it, ' Thiruma said. He added 'Now they are making another attempt to woo Mukulathur community by organising the Murugan Maanadu. They will not succeed. We are not against the programme but are worried it will be used by Sangh outfits to unleash violence and destroy brotherhood among people.'
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP bid to create unrest via Murugan meet: Thiruma
Madurai: VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan has accused BJP and Sangh Parivar of trying to use the names of Hindu deities to create unrest and disrupt religious harmony in various states. "Now, they are experimenting with Murugan devotees' conference, but the people of Tamil Nadu would not fall for such propaganda," he said. Thirumavalavan was addressing a human chain protest on Thursday evening by Madurai Religious Harmony People's Federation, which includes leftist, Islamic outfits, and human rights organisations, against the Murugan devotees conference to be held in Madurai on June 22. The human chain extended from Raja Muthaiah Mandram to Gandhi Museum. He said that earlier in the morning, he visited Thiruparankundram Murugan temple and Sikkandar Dargah on Thiruparankundram hill. While the BJP and Hindu right-wing outfits have been 'spewing hate' over the ownership of the hill, he said he saw Hindus and Muslims living in harmony. "Hindus and Muslims don't see each other as enemies. But some people in the BJP are openly saying Thiruparankundram will turn into another Ayodhya dispute," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo "From Ramar in the North, Durga in West Bengal, Vinayagar in Maharashtra, and Sabarimala issue in Kerala, the BJP uses deities' names to create unrest," he said. "There may be caste clashes now and then, but Tamil Nadu should never suffer from religious divide," he added. The VCK leader said the BJP wanted to desperately woo the mukkalathor community after successfully getting support from nadars in Kanyakumari and Tuticorin. "Votebank politics is their ultimate goal. If it was truly a Murugan conference for devotees' sake, would they have priests perform all the 'archanai' in Tamil for the model exhibit of six abodes of Lord Murugan they set up," he said.
India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
DMK ally points to bias in coalition, says AIADMK tie-up possible without BJP
Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thol Thirumavalavan said there is no issue in joining hands with the AIADMK, but categorically ruled out any alliance involving the BJP or was clear on the possibility of a future alliance with AIADMK: 'There is no problem in joining hands with AIADMK. But since BJP is with them, we can't.' Reaffirming the VCK's ideological position, he said the party will never align with the BJP or being an ally of Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK, Thirumavalavan said that the VCK continues to face a political and administrative crisis. 'A common question is, why continue in the alliance? But politics cannot be based on one or two incidents. We have to think about the broader good of Tamil Nadu, Dalits, and marginalised communities across India,' he said.'Even while being in the ruling alliance, we are being targeted,' he said, pointing to the removal of VCK flags in districts like Chidambaram, Perambalur, Ariyalur, and Cuddalore.'Bulldozers were used to remove our flagpoles alone, not others,' he added, calling the move a display of 'vengeance by those in power.'The VCK chief expressed frustration that the police stopped the party's activities under the pretext of permission, despite VCK being part of the ruling the idea of playing political games to extract favours or threaten allies, Thirumavalavan said the VCK's goal was to take Ambedkarite politics to the people, not indulge in power play. IN THIS STORY#Tamil Nadu
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
State nor Union govt can stop VCK: Thiruma
Trichy: Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi is a force to reckon with, and neither the state govt nor the Union govt can stop it, said party chief Thol Thirumavalavan on Saturday. Addressing a public rally in Trichy, the MP said the party had to approach the court to obtain permission for the rally, as it was initially denied by the police. "The police did not allow us to display our party flags, even though flags of other parties are allowed. We faced resistance in organizing this conference. The police claimed they had not received permission from higher authorities," he said. Claiming that the party is in a place of strength to influence politics, he said, "VCK is an unstoppable force. Why do we support the DMK? What will happen if we leave the DMK alliance? Will we face income tax or ED raids? Neither the state govt nor the central govt can do anything to us. For now, we have made a firm decision, VCK will wait for the right time," he said. "Many say I desire a deputy CM post but we did not even care about CM's post. Power, positions, all of that will come to us. We cannot be pushed to the corner," he said. He said the relationship with DMK is based on a shared ideology. "Despite the criticism, our alliance with DMK is a decision only based on the future," he said. The VCK leader said there are parties that are acting on behalf of BJP to fulfil their agenda. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo He asked cadres to be vigilant and 'not get cheated by film stars.' Thirumavalavan accused the Union govt of attempting to spread communal politics and create divisions in society. The VCK chief presented 12 resolutions during the rally, most of which were directed at the Union govt's policies. Withdrawal of Waqf Board Amendment Act, Citizenship Amendment Act, and abandonment of National Register of Citizens (NRC) process were among them. Resolutions called for passage of Prevention of Communal Violence Act, and classifying gang killings as terrorist offences. Restoration of statehood for Jammu & Kashmir, and transfer of control of Maha Bodhi Vihar in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, to the Buddhist community were also among the resolutions. Earlier in the day, the VCK leader led a rally under the banner of "Protect Secularism." Traffic was diverted in parts of the city from 3pm to 10pm, causing traffic jams at places like Trichy bus stand and Cantonment. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
India Gazette
7 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Tamil Nadu: VCK holds rally in Trichy to 'protect' secularism
Trichy (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 14 (ANI): The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) conducted a large-scale rally on Saturday from TVS Tollgate to Cantonment in Trichy, emphasising the importance of safeguarding secularism in the country, VCK said in a press release. The rally was led by VCK Chief and Lok Sabha MP Thol Thirumavalavan, who addressed the gathering and reiterated the party's commitment to protect democratic values and social justice. Thousands of VCK cadres from various districts across Tamil Nadu actively participated, raising slogans in support of equality, fraternity, and religious harmony. A heavy police presence was there throughout the route to ensure the smooth conduct of the event. Earlier last month, Thol Thirumavalavan welcomed the central government's announcement that a caste enumeration exercise would be done along with the national census. Talking about the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, he expressed confidence in expanding VCK's base while reaffirming the alliance with the DMK. 'Definitely each and every election we are negotiating getting more seats and areas, in 2026 elections also we will try to increase our contesting constituencies. We are with DMK-head alliance, we will negotiate smoothly and settle it amicably,' the VCK chief said. On Actor Vijay, who has his own political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), Thirumavalavan said that the DMK alliance will not be affected. 'Actor Vijay started a political party, he has not yet decided that he will go alone or form an alliance, but being a popular cine actor, he will make an impact, but it will not affect DMK headed alliance, we will definitely win the elections in the 2026 elections,' he added. The Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are set to happen in 2026. (ANI)
