Dravidian model government desired by devotees and seers alike, says MK Stalin

Chennai: Chief minister MK Stalin on Wednesday hit back at Union home minister Amit Shah's accusation that the rights of Hindus were being snatched away in Tamil Nadu. He said this was completely false and unbecoming of someone in his position.

"During recent visit, he had spoken as though Tamil Nadu is working to put an end to Hindu religious beliefs and the right to worship. I register my strongest condemnation for this. It seems that he is unaware of what is happening in Tamil Nadu. The Union home minister making such unfounded charges that Hindus are stripped of their rights is highly unbecoming of the office he holds," Stalin said at a government event in Dindigul.

He added these charges could only come from someone who was bent on creating tension and division, but said that the attempt proved futile. "It will not happen anymore. We will not allow that. It will never happen till Stalin is there," he said in the poll-bound state.


Further, he said that the state government has reclaimed 7,655 acres of encroached property worth ₹7,071crore of 997 temples.

"This Dravidian model government is desired by devotees and seers alike. We are treating each religion equally, respecting their beliefs and protecting their rights," Stalin said.