Old video of 2015, showing MK Stalin slapping passenger is going viral across social media platforms after recent controversial comment on Sanatana Dharma by his son Udhayanidhi Stalin.
A screengrab from viral video
An old video from 2015 has resurfaced on social media and is going viral, setting off a fresh wave of controversy around Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister and DMK leader, MK Stalin.
In the video, Stalin can be seen slapping a passenger while traveling on the metro, demanding that the individual maintain a distance. Passenger’s reaction to Stalin’s slap can be clearly judged from his face, Surprised, Angered and filling of Powerless is justification of his expression.
The timing of this video’s resurgence follows MK Stalin’s recent support for his son, Udhayanidhi Stalin, who made a controversial remark regarding Sanatana Dharma.
Netizens and citizens alike are now questioning the Chief Minister’s actions in the context of this unsettling behavior.
MK Stalin, Slaps in the Metro
The video in question, recorded during an earlier metro ride, shows distressing image of Chief Minister Stalin slapping a passenger and asking him to move away. His actions, seemingly uncalled for, have sent shockwaves across social media platforms, the incident only raises more questions than answers. What prompted this act from the state’s highest authority?
Udhayanidhi Stalin’s & A Raja Sanatana Dharma Controversy
The recent controversy surrounding MK Stalin began with his support for his son, Udhayanidhi Stalin, following a controversial statement regarding Sanatana Dharma. This statement ignited a firestorm of debates and discussions, pitting the DMK against advocates of Sanatana Dharma.
The storm began brewing when Udhayanidhi Stalin, a prominent minister in the Tamil Nadu government, made a contentious remark concerning Sanatana Dharma. The statement was met with vehement opposition from BJP who ruling in center and various quarters of society.
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Now, the emergence of this viral video adds a new layer of complexity to the ongoing debate. Critics argue that it showcases a disdainful attitude by the Chief Minister.
Social media, as it often does, became the center of public outrage. A X user, venting their frustration, drew a connection between this video and Udhayanidhi Stalin’s divisive comments. The user stated, “This is how they treat Dalits and backwards, and they say Sanatana Dharma is like HIV, AIDS it should be eradicated. Tamil Nadu commons and Dalits are going to eradicate such leaders.”
Social media is flooded with calls for an explanation from Chief Minister Stalin himself. The public seeks clarity on his reasons for such behavior and whether it reflects a broader attitude within the DMK.
As the video circulates, political adversaries are capitalizing on the situation, accusing the DMK of hypocrisy and intolerance. The opposition is highlighting what they perceive as a double standard, wherein the BJP claims DMK is showing their true values which are against Sanatana as well as Dalits and backwards.
With the video continuing to gain traction, it remains to be seen how the DMK and Chief Minister Stalin will address this situation.
Check the video on X handle @BefittingFacts
