CHENNAI: A controversy erupted in Tamil Nadu over the Centre providing Y-category security to actor and TVK founder Vijay, after VCK spokesman Vanniarasu said TVK sought the security cover as they feared the actor faced threats from Muslims.
TVK and ally Tamil Nadu Muslim League, refuted the charges, saying it was a ploy by DMK and its allies to alienate Muslims from TVK.
“Vijay showed Muslims in poor light in his films ‘Kathi’ and ‘Beast’. So, Vijay and TVK felt that the actor might face threats from Muslims and sought protection from home ministry,” Vanniarasu told TOI. Asked if he possessed the copy of the letter submitted by TVK seeking protection, Vanniarasu said he didn’t have it, but the information was from a reliable source in the police department.
TVK’s propaganda wing joint secretary I Thahira condemned Vanniarasu and said: “Muslims were given many key posts in TVK. Our leader (Vijay) is against CAA and is supporting Muslims. Vanniarasu has insulted Muslims by indicating they have intent to harm politicians in the state.”
TNML founding president V M S Mustafa, too, rubbished Vanniarasu’s claims. “This is a planned campaign by DMK and its allies to portray Vijay as an enemy of the Muslims and to divert all Muslim support to DMK alliance,” he said.
“No letter was submitted by Vijay or TVK seeking security,” Thahira added.