Stalin launches veiled attack on BJP, says it uses ‘patriotism label’ for politics

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday made a veiled attack on the BJP, saying the preposterous politics of indulging in malicious acts by using the ‘label of patriotism’ would be legally subdued.
Stalin also hit out at the saffron party, saying it used the 75th anniversary of independence for political mileage. The Chief Minister, who is also the chief of the ruling DMK, alleged that the national flag was insulted by BJP cadres.
Referring to the hurling of footwear at the car of State Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan by BJP workers in Madurai, Stalin pointed out that a national flag was on that vehicle’s bonnet.
By throwing the sandal, they have lowered the dignity of the 75th independence anniversary celebrations, he said writing to DMK workers. The incident has shown that their ‘patriotism is fake’ and it has also demonstrated their standards.
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In such a formal ceremony, State BJP president K Annamalai and his party functionaries gathered to gain cheap political publicity, he alleged.