CAA A Precursor, BJP May Target Linguistic Diversity Next, Says Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister drew parallels between the upcoming 2024 elections and the 2004 polls, noting that the outcome may mirror history.

File photo of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin

Source : PTI

New Delhi: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday said he believed that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), could serve as a  precursor and the BJP will bring laws in the future to target people speaking different languages in each state. Referring to BJP's 'India shining' campaign ahead of the 2004 Lok Sabha polls, Stalin said surveys at that time too had predicted a pro-BJP wave; also, the opposition was criticised for not being united. 

In an interview with Chennai-based English daily DT Next on March 17, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister drew parallels between the upcoming 2024 elections and the 2004 polls, noting that the outcome may mirror history.

"The results of the 2024 election will replicate 2004. History will repeat itself", Stalin said when he was asked about I.N.D.I.A bloc's electoral prospects in the Hindi heartland, as per PTI.

CAA A Part Of The BJP's Divisive Politics: Stalin

When Tamil Nadu CM asked about the Centre notifying rules under the Citizenship Amendment Act and whether it was BJP's secret weapon, he said, "the CAA is a part of the saffron party's divisive politics and it might appear only to be against minorities now, but in future, the BJP will bring new laws targeting people speaking different languages in each state. CAA is only a precursor to it."

In response to inquiries about the DMK's stance on the electoral bonds issue, CM M K Stalin emphasised the party's long-standing history of transparently mobilizing election funds. He highlighted the DMK's fundraising practices dating back to its inception in 1957, citing the example of founder CN Annadurai's target of Rs 10 lakh during the 1967 elections, which was successfully surpassed.

He also underscored that the DMK has consistently adhered to rigorous auditing procedures for all funds collected, including those obtained through electoral bonds, as per PTI.

"The credentials of the BJP, which has been blaming DMK and other parties, and whom it pressured to mobilise election funds are worth examining. The BJP has been caught red-handed", CM Stalin remarked.