DMK Student Wing Calls Raj Bhavan's Change of Actor's Name to Joseph Vijay an Example of Fascism
Click to start listening
Chennai, Dec 31 (NationPress) In a pointed attack on actor Vijay, Rajiv Gandhi, the president of the DMK Students’ Wing, criticized the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay, asserting that he struggles to tell the difference between fascism and payasam, a popular South Indian delicacy.
This criticism stemmed from Vijay’s remarks at the TVK's inaugural state conference in October and followed his recent engagement with Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, who is known for his opposition to the DMK.
During this engagement, discussions revolved around various law and order challenges in Tamil Nadu, notably the sexual assault case involving an Anna University student.
Rajiv Gandhi pointed out that in a press release from Raj Bhavan, Vijay was referred to as C. Joseph Vijay, which indicated his religious identity.
In contrast, Vijay’s petition to the Governor simply listed his name as Vijay.
In a post on social media, Rajiv Gandhi questioned, “Respected Vijay, are you familiar with the concept of fascism? In the press release from Raj Bhavan, which operates as an extension of the BJP’s state hub, Kamalalayam, your name was altered to C. Joseph Vijay. This, dear sir, epitomizes fascism.”
The remarks from the DMK Students’ Wing president ignited a fervent discussion on social media, with numerous individuals backing his viewpoint, while others accused him of politicizing the controversy and engaging in slander.
This incident follows Vijay’s public address on October 27 at Vikkaravandi in Villupuram district, where he vocally criticized the DMK and its prospective leader, Udhayanidhi Stalin.
Vijay described the DMK as the TVK’s political adversary, denouncing the party for corruption and dynastic practices.
Following Vijay’s critique of the DMK, the party has persistently retaliated against the film star-turned-politician, with the recent comments from the DMK Students’ Wing president seen as a continuation of this political conflict.
