Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin has expressed strong disapproval of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks about the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri during a Lok Sabha election campaign in Odisha. Stalin criticized Modi’s statements, highlighting their potential to incite division between Tamil Nadu and Odisha, and called for respectful discourse in national politics.
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- Stalin’s Disapproval: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin expressed strong objections to PM Modi’s remarks.
- Controversial Statement: Modi suggested the keys to Shree Jagannath Temple’s inner chamber were taken to Tamil Nadu.
- Insult to Devotees: Stalin emphasized that Modi’s statement insulted the deity Jagannath and the people of Tamil Nadu.
- Devotion Highlighted: He noted Tamil Nadu’s deep devotion to the deity and their good relations with Odisha.
- Incitement of Animosity: Stalin questioned if Modi’s remarks were intended to create animosity between the two states.
- Security Criticism: Modi claimed the temple was insecure under Biju Janata Dal rule and keys had been missing for six years.
- Strong Rebuttal: Stalin strongly rebuked Modi’s assertions as unfounded and provocative.
- Divisive Rhetoric: Stalin cautioned against Modi’s rhetoric, warning it could divide states and undermine unity.
- Contradictory Praise: Stalin pointed out Modi’s contradictory behavior, praising Tamil Nadu in person but disparaging it in other states.
- Call for Respect: Stalin urged Modi to stop disparaging Tamil Nadu, advocating for consistent and respectful political discourse.
