DMK targets actor Vijay with ‘bloody’ poster depicting him in RSS uniform
Chennai: The ruling DMK has launched a sharp attack on actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay in connection with the Karur tragedy. A controversial and graphic poster shared on social media by the DMK’s IT wing has sparked intense political debate across Tamil Nadu.
In the poster shared on platform X, Vijay is portrayed wearing the uniform of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), with a scarf in the colors of the TVK flag draped around his neck, standing with his back turned. The background features red, blood-like handprints, giving the appearance of a bloody backdrop. The post was captioned with the hashtag #JusticeForKarurVictims.
In its accompanying message, the DMK accused Vijay of showing no empathy toward the victims of the Karur tragedy. “It has been 20 days since the incident, yet Vijay has not visited the site. Is his ‘script’ still not ready?” the party mocked.
The DMK further questioned Vijay’s possible explanation for not visiting the victims, asking whether he planned to “repeat the old excuse of not having obtained permission.”
இன்றோடு 20 நாட்கள் ஆகிவிட்டது,
— DMK IT WING (@DMKITwing) October 17, 2025
ஒரு கட்சி கரூரில் வெற்று விளம்பரத்திற்காக கூட்டம் சேர்க்க வேண்டும் என்ற வெறியில் எந்தப் பொறுப்புணர்வும் இல்லாமல் தற்குறித்தனமாக செயல்பட்டதால் ஒரு பெருந்துயரம் ஏற்பட்டு.
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Attacks on Christians contradict PM's message of harmony, visit to church: Gehlot
Jaipur (PTI): Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday expressed concern over the reported attacks and disruptions in prayer gatherings of the Christian community in different parts of the country, saying such incidents were "worrying and condemnable".
In a post on X, Gehlot said that while the Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visiting a church and giving a message of peace and harmony, news of attacks on members of the Christian community from various regions reflected a serious contradiction.
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"Symbolic gestures would not be enough, and strict legal action was required against those spreading hatred," the senior Congress leader said.
He added that Indian culture has always upheld the spirit of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam", where every citizen has full freedom to practise their faith.
Gehlot urged the Centre and state governments to uphold the rule of law and ensure that no citizen is forced to celebrate their festival under fear.
