In a fiery critique of Tamil Nadu's political establishment, Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) coordinator Seeman labeled the ruling DMK and opposition AIADMK as "partners in crime," asserting that a mere shift in alliances would not deliver genuine change for the state.
No Ideological Difference Between Major Parties
Addressing the media at the Trichy airport on Saturday, Seeman launched a broadside against the state's dominant political forces. He argued that there is no real ideological divide between the national parties, the Congress and BJP, or the regional giants, the DMK and AIADMK. "A change in alliance may change the government, but it will not change the system," he declared, dismissing the impact of potential political realignments.
Erosion of Tamil Identity and Governance Failures
Seeman expressed deep concern over what he described as the steady erosion of Tamil language, culture, art, literature, and politics. He then turned his attention to specific governance issues, starting with the state's approach to liquor sales. "The government has no moral authority to speak about drugs when liquor shops are opened on every street corner," he stated. He further alleged that drug trafficking cannot occur without the support of the police, implicating the law enforcement machinery.
The NTK leader also criticised the distribution of free Pongal gift hampers, calling the practice "shameful." He pointed to unresolved major cases, including the Tuticorin firing and the Kodanad estate murder and robbery, as evidence of systemic failure and lack of accountability.
Dismissing High-Profile Visits, Championing Tamil Nationalism
On the upcoming visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to Tamil Nadu, Seeman remained unimpressed. "Even if a thousand Amit Shahs come, nothing will change," he remarked. For Seeman, the solution lies not in existing political frameworks but in a radical alternative. He concluded by asserting that "the alternative to evil is pure power rooted in Tamil nationalism," positioning his party's ideology as the only path forward for the state.
His statements in Trichy reinforce NTK's consistent narrative of challenging the political status quo and advocating for a distinct political identity based on Tamil nationalism, while highlighting issues of cultural preservation and administrative lapses.
