CHENNAI: In a rare departure from DMK 's traditions, Tamil Nadu deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin has extended Diwali greetings to those "who have faith," remarks that drew sarcastic response from opposition BJP .
BJP has been targeting DMK for not wishing people on Hindu festivals, including Diwali and Vinayaka Chathurthi. DMK members including its late president and former CM M Karunanidhi had not greeted people, in line with their rationalistic beliefs.
However, at a party event Saturday, while extending his greetings to supporters for the party's platinum jubilee celebrations, Udhayanidhi said: "I extend my greetings on our (DMK) platinum jubilee celebrations; Deepa oli thirunaal greetings to those having belief and celebrating it," he said.
TN BJP's Narayanan Thirupathi took a swipe at Udhayanidhi. In a post on X, he referred to the deputy CM's comments and said, "for those who don't have belief, greetings to live like Narakasura."
BJP has been targeting DMK for not wishing people on Hindu festivals, including Diwali and Vinayaka Chathurthi. DMK members including its late president and former CM M Karunanidhi had not greeted people, in line with their rationalistic beliefs.
However, at a party event Saturday, while extending his greetings to supporters for the party's platinum jubilee celebrations, Udhayanidhi said: "I extend my greetings on our (DMK) platinum jubilee celebrations; Deepa oli thirunaal greetings to those having belief and celebrating it," he said.
TN BJP's Narayanan Thirupathi took a swipe at Udhayanidhi. In a post on X, he referred to the deputy CM's comments and said, "for those who don't have belief, greetings to live like Narakasura."
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