As the DMK government grapples with multiple crises, including the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, a failed anti-NEET campaign, rampant corruption charges, and unfulfilled poll promises, a new controversy has emerged, highlighting the growing influence of secessionist forces under its rule.
The latest issue involves anti-India slogans painted illegally on crash barriers along the Mettupalayam and Kotagiri Road. The graffiti, written in both English and Tamil, reads: “India imposes NEET. Tamil Nadu Quit India” and “Down with India” (India Ozhiga). The slogans were captured by concerned citizens on mobile phones and posted on social media, where the video quickly went viral.
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The timing of these slogans is significant, appearing just days after the Tamil Nadu Assembly’s unanimous resolution opposing NEET and urging the central government to approve the state’s NEET exemption Bill. The incident has sparked fears among nationalist-minded citizens and prompted widespread calls for immediate police action.
Is it a coincidence that whenever #DMK comes to power in Tamil Nadu such Anti-India elements get emboldened?
Result of soft separatism by DMK Leaders & DMK cyber lunatics? pic.twitter.com/hZ4skzMlz5
— Dr.SG Suryah (@SuryahSG) July 1, 2024
National Secretary of the TN BJP, SG Surya, responded to the incident on social media, questioning whether it is a coincidence that anti-India elements become emboldened whenever the DMK comes to power. He attributed the rise in such activities to what he termed the “soft separatism” of DMK leaders and their supporters online.
The emergence of these slogans has raised concerns about the readiness of secessionist forces to exploit current sentiments. Miscreants have taken advantage of the situation to deface public property with anti-India messages, leading to demands for stringent action. New laws that came into force on July 1 prescribe severe punishments for anti-national and secessionist activities, underscoring the urgency of the matter.
Many are calling on the central government to direct Tamil Nadu authorities to take swift action against those responsible for the graffiti. There are also appeals for central intelligence agencies and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to investigate the issue thoroughly to prevent it from escalating.
The people of Tamil Nadu are increasingly worried about the stability of their state, fearing a potential escalation of unrest similar to that seen in Jammu and Kashmir and West Bengal. They are calling for a return to peace and order, emphasizing the need for prompt and decisive action to address the rising tide of secessionist sentiment.
