In a direct dare to Dravidian politics in Tamil Nadu, firebrand President of Tamil Nadu BJP K Annamalai has said that the statue of EV Ramasamy Naicker (EVR), also known by the epithet 'Periyar', outside the Srirangam Ranganathar Temple and all other temples would be removed
The Dravida Kazagham, under Periyar's leadership, had called for the killing of Brahmins and the destruction of their residential properties on November 3, 1957.
When political leaders have no foundations to stand on and no work to show after years in power, they latch on to hatred and divisiveness, diverting attention from their failures and shedding accountability by giving the masses a common enemy to direct their frustrations at.
Following the order issued by the Mayiladuthurai Collectorate, Hindu organisations and devotees have reacted strongly, demanding the withdrawal of the order.