Veteran Dravidian leader and MDMK General Secretary Vaiko has strongly asserted that the Dravidian movement cannot be destroyed, regardless of how many leaders like Union home minister Amit Shah intervene in tamil Nadu politics. His remarks come amid heightened political exchanges between Dravidian parties and the bharatiya janata party (BJP) ahead of upcoming electoral battles.
Speaking at a public meeting, vaiko said the Dravidian movement is deeply rooted in tamil Nadu’s history, culture, and social justice ethos, and therefore cannot be dismantled through political strategies or ideological campaigns from the Centre. “Even if countless amit Shahs come, they cannot erase the Dravidian ideology,” he declared, drawing loud applause from party cadres and supporters.
Vaiko accused the BJP-led Union government of attempting to undermine federalism and impose a homogenised national culture that, he said, runs contrary to tamil Nadu’s pluralistic and rationalist traditions. He warned that efforts to weaken Dravidian politics were, in effect, attempts to dilute the principles of social justice, linguistic pride, and state autonomy that the movement has championed for decades.
The MDMK leader also reaffirmed his party’s unwavering support for the DMK-led alliance in tamil Nadu, stating that the Dravidian parties would continue to resist what he described as the BJP’s “centralising agenda.” He praised the legacy of leaders such as Periyar E.V. Ramasamy, C.N. Annadurai, and M. Karunanidhi, noting that their ideas remain relevant and powerful among the people.
Political analysts view Vaiko’s statement as part of a broader effort by Dravidian leaders to consolidate public opinion against the BJP’s growing presence in the state. With national parties seeking to expand their footprint in southern India, sharp ideological rhetoric is expected to intensify in the coming months.
Vaiko concluded by saying that tamil Nadu’s political history has repeatedly shown that external forces cannot override the will of the people. “The Dravidian movement belongs to the people of tamil Nadu, and as long as the people stand with it, no force can destroy it,” he said.