A controversy has erupted in Chennai, Tamil Nadu over the depiction of Saint Thiruvalluvar in saffron robes on an invitation from the Raj Bhavan for the 'Thiruvalluvar Thirunaal Vizha'. The invitation, issued by Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, has sparked criticism from various Dravidian parties, including the DMK and MDMK. DMK leader TKS Elangovan questioned the choice of May 24 as Thiruvalluvar Day, calling the Governor a 'joker'. MDMK General Secretary Vaiko condemned the depiction, stating that Thiruvalluvar is above caste and religion. The controversy has also led to accusations of 'saffronization' from the DMK, with BJP's Vinoj Selvam countering that the DMK has a history of altering Tamil festival dates due to their lack of belief in Tamil culture.
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Row over Thiruvalluvar Day Invitation Controversy erupts over Raj Bhawan's invitation that show Saint Thiruvalluvar's picture in a saffron robe; Dravidian Parties also raise questions about the event date. Governor is becoming a joker. Who said May 24 is Thiruvalluvar Day?-… https://t.co/tRESj7awCi
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#WATCH | Chennai: On invitation from Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi for 'Thiruvalluvar Thirunaal Vizha' showing saint-poet Thiruvalluvar in saffron robes, DMK leader TKS Elangovan says, "Thiruvalluvar is a world poet. His sayings have a bearing on the entire world and people living… https://t.co/DKtw5UUVdu
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#WATCH | Chennai: On invitation from Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi for 'Thiruvalluvar Thirunaal Vizha' showing saint-poet Thiruvalluvar in saffron robes, MDMK General Secretary Vaiko says, "This is condemnable. Poet-saint Thiruvalluvar is above caste and religion. He (Governor) is… https://t.co/18PWuwgUZu
Row over Thiruvalluvar Day Invitation Raj Bhawan's invitation shows Saint Thiruvalluvar's picture in a saffron robe; Dravidian Parties also raise questions about the event date. Governor is becoming a joker. Who said May 24 is Thiruvalluvar Day?- DMK's TKS Elangovan Every… https://t.co/ofh0KFASKL
#TamilNadu: Row over #Thiruvalluvar day in Raj Bhavan as picture of Thiruvalluvar seen in saffron colour. DMK has a history of changing the dates of various Tamil festivals because they have no belief in Tamil culture...: Vinoj Selvam, BJP Watch as @swatij14 takes us through… https://t.co/O738HcrmtU