Tamil Nadu BJP Legislator Accuses DMK of Erasing Hindu References
In a recent statement, Tamil Nadu BJP legislator Vanathi Srinivasan accused the DMK government of deliberately removing references to Hinduism from official documents, particularly in caste certificates. She raised concerns about the implications of this action on reservations in education and jobs for Hindu students. Srinivasan also questioned the Chief Minister's lack of greetings during Hindu festivals, suggesting a pattern of neglect towards the majority community. Her remarks follow a directive from the Madras High Court regarding the issuance of 'no caste, no religion' certificates. This controversy highlights ongoing tensions surrounding identity and representation in Tamil Nadu.
| Jun 12, 2025, 13:38 IST
Allegations Against the DMK Government
Vanathi Srinivasan, a BJP legislator from Tamil Nadu, has raised concerns that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government is intentionally removing references to Hinduism from official documents. Citing the example of online caste certificates, she claimed that the term 'Hindu' is no longer included before caste names in these documents. She described this as a deliberate and targeted action, labeling it as anti-Hindu behavior by the ruling DMK. Furthermore, Srinivasan questioned why Chief Minister M.K. Stalin never extends greetings during Hindu festivals, suggesting it reflects a broader pattern of neglecting the sentiments of the majority community.
Concerns Over Caste Certificates
Without naming anyone specifically, she alleged that a 'super chief minister' is behind such decisions. In Hinduism, caste distinctions lead to reservations in education and government jobs based on caste. Students in schools and colleges can only receive reservations if the term 'Hindu' is included in their caste certificates. Given this, she expressed confusion over why the DMK government is removing the Hindu designation. Srinivasan stated that there can be no good intentions behind the DMK's actions and urged the government to abandon this act, which she believes contradicts the Constitution of India.
Court Directive on Caste Certificates
This statement comes in the wake of the Madras High Court directing the Tamil Nadu government to allow revenue officials to issue 'no caste, no religion' certificates to individuals who do not wish to be identified by a specific caste or religion. This directive was issued while hearing a petition challenging a single judge's order that had denied a local tehsildar the authority to issue such certificates to the petitioner's family.
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