Stalin accuses media, RSS of twisting Veeramani's remarks on Lord Krishna

Observing that he and his party was not against Hindus, DMK President M K Stalin on Saturday accused some media organisations and RSS of twisting the remarks made by Dravidar Kazhagam (DK) leader K Veeramani against Lord Krishna, at the time of elections.

He said that Veeramani had not made the remarks at an election meeting. He had made it at a function held at DK's premises Periyar Thidal in the city.

Stating that Veeramani did not speak with an intention to insult Lord Krishna, he said he had only cited some examples.

''But some media organisations and RSS have twisted and launched a false campaign against the DMK during the elections'', he added.

Stalin said Veeramani might not have made such remarks, but if he had actually made it, it was wrong.

Reiterating that DMK was not against Hindus, he said his wife used to go to temple twice a day and that he had never stopped her.

He also said a majority of the workers in DMK were Hindus.

''DMK is clear and our leader Anna (late CM C N Annadurai) had said that God is one. Also Kalaignar (late CM M Karunanidhi) have clearly stated in the film 'Parasakthi' that ''we don't say want temples should not be there, but temples should not become a tent for bad ones.''

The DMK was following the same path, he added.

It may be recalled that speaking at an event organised by the DK recently, on the topic 'Pollachi Scandal 'Irresponsible Brahmin Behaviour', Veeramani, who had earlier also courted controversy for his derogatory remarks against Hindu culture, practices and Gods, said Lord Krishna should be the first person who should be booked for the criminal act of eve-teasing.

A couple of days ago, Hindu Munnani cadres pelted stones at a meeting organised by the DK in Tiruchi for his anti-Krishna remarks.