BJP Tamil Nadu Chief Annamalai Calls CM MK Stalin a “Con Artist” Amid Three-Language Policy Row
In a sharp political attack, Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Thursday labelled Chief Minister MK Stalin a “con artist” amid the ongoing three-language policy row, further intensifying the verbal battle between the BJP and the ruling DMK.
Key Highlights:
Annamalai’s Sharp Attack on X
Thiru @mkstalin, you are a con artist masquerading as a protector of our constitution & our federal structure. Usually, con artists scam the rich, but DMK shows no disparity; they scam both the rich and the poor.
In a strongly worded post on X (formerly Twitter), Annamalai accused Stalin and the DMK of masquerading as protectors of the Constitution, while allegedly scamming both rich and poor.
“Thiru @mkstalin, you are a con artist masquerading as a protector of our Constitution and our federal structure,” Annamalai posted. “Usually, con artists scam the rich, but DMK shows no disparity; they scam both the rich and the poor.”
The statement comes in the backdrop of a renewed debate over the three-language policy, which the DMK strongly opposes as part of its ideological resistance to imposition of Hindi in Tamil Nadu.
Context: The Three-Language Policy Debate
The three-language formula, long contested in Tamil Nadu, has become a flashpoint again in national politics. While the Central government has encouraged the inclusion of Hindi as a third language alongside English and regional languages, the DMK government maintains Tamil Nadu will continue with its two-language policy—Tamil and English.
CM MK Stalin has framed his government’s position as a defense of federalism and linguistic rights, while Annamalai and the BJP have portrayed it as political posturing.
Political Tensions Rise in Tamil Nadu
Annamalai’s remarks signal an escalation in the BJP’s campaign strategy in Tamil Nadu ahead of key electoral battles. The BJP is seeking to increase its influence in a state long dominated by Dravidian parties, especially the DMK.
The post also reflects the BJP’s attempt to paint the DMK as corrupt and duplicitous, tapping into anti-incumbency sentiments.
Heated Rhetoric Ahead of Elections
The annamalai mk stalin war of words underscores rising tensions in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape. As both parties sharpen their messaging on language, federalism, and governance, voters are likely to witness more polarized and pointed debates in the lead-up to elections.
Whether such rhetoric will shift public opinion remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—Tamil Nadu’s political arena is once again brimming with high-stakes confrontation.
