The controversy surrounding DMK leader Dayanidhi Maran’s alleged comments on Hindi speakers from UP and Bihar coming to Tamil Nadu for menial jobs like construction and cleaning has once again ignited the North versus South debate. BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized the INDIA bloc for not taking a stance against Maran’s remarks, accusing them of attempting to divide the nation based on caste, language, and religion. Poonawalla condemned Maran’s language as “unfortunate” and suggested that it was not a coincidence considering the actions of other leaders. Bihar BJP MP Giriraj Singh also questioned whether Nitish Kumar and Lalu Yadav agree with their coalition partner’s opinion on Hindi-speaking people, demanding clarification on the DMK and INDIA bloc’s supposed hatred towards them. DMK is a member of the INDIA bloc, which includes JD(U), RJD, and Samajwadi Party, the main political parties of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Reports suggest that Maran’s comment on Hindi was a comparison of people who learn English and those who solely learn Hindi. He argued that those who learn English secure good jobs in IT, while those who only learn Hindi, particularly individuals from UP and Bihar, end up in menial roles like cleaning roads and toilets.
Dayanidhi Maran, a leader of the DMK party, sparked a debate with his alleged comments about Hindi speakers from UP and Bihar coming to Tamil Nadu for menial jobs. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized the INDIA bloc for not taking a stand against Maran’s remarks, accusing them of dividing the nation based on caste, language, and religion. Poonawalla also highlighted objectionable comments made by other leaders. Bihar BJP MP Giriraj Singh questioned whether coalition partners Nitish Kumar and Lalu Yadav agreed with the DMK’s opinion on Hindi-speaking people. Maran’s comment on Hindi was reportedly a comparison between English and Hindi learners, suggesting that those who only learn Hindi end up doing menial work. The DMK is part of the INDIA bloc, which includes JD(U), RJD, and Samajwadi Party.
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BJP criticizes INDIA for DMK Dayanidhi Maran’s comments; Nitish and Lalu implicated?
