“How Congress Turned Religious Identity Arithmetic Into A Political Doctrine – And Others Are Now Echoing It”, The Commune, May 27, 2026
“A few days ago, DMK-linked drug case accused Dravidianist director Ameer Sultan made a remark.
Speaking to reporters, he said, “If Brahmins have been given two ministerial positions after 40 years, I do not think that alone should be viewed with suspicion. They too are part of this society. There is nothing wrong in giving them two minister posts. But my question is this: if Muslims constitute 13% of the population, why were they given only one ministerial position? I think that is a fair question to raise. At the same time, if the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department had been given to a Dalit minister, it would have been an even greater example of social justice for not just Tamil Nadu, but the whole of India. That is my wish and my opinion.”
At first glance, one can dismiss this as just another political comment about representation. But look a little bit more closely at what he is actually saying…..,,,”
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