“Tamil Nadu: VCK Leader Thol Thirumavalavan calls BJP and Sangh Parivar ‘sanatan terrorists,’ sparks outrage”, Organiser, May 26, 2024:

“Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) who is founder and Lok Sabha MP Thol Thirumavalavan has once again stirred controversy with his remarks, referring to members of the BJP and Sangh Parivar outfits as “Sanatan terrorists.” Thirumavalavan made these comments during the presentation of the ‘VCK Awards 2024’ in Chennai, evoking strong reactions from right-wing parties.

Speaking at the event, Thirumavalavan accused followers of the Hindutva ideology of being ‘Sanatan terrorists,’ drawing parallels to the Congress’s earlier usage of the term ‘Saffron Terror.’ He emphasised that unlike Marxist-Leninist militants, whom he described as hiding in forests and living clandestine lives, these ‘Sanatan terrorists’ are openly living within communities, bearing weapons and posing a threat.

“Sanatan terrorists will take any position. They will make any decision. Those belonging to the ML movement carry weapons, hide in forests, and live a life of secrecy. Sanatan terrorists are living within our houses and roaming around with weapons,” Thirumavalavan stated. He further alleged that these individuals have created an environment where they can commit violent acts with impunity…..”

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