BJP accuses DMK of sharing India's 'incomplete' map, demands apology
What's the story
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tamil Nadu has accused the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) of sharing a map of India that allegedly excludes Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Aksai Chin. The controversy erupted after the DMK's Non-Resident Indian (NRI) wing posted the map on social media platform X. The BJP's Tamil Nadu unit expressed its outrage in a post on X, stating, "DMK stands exposed as the loyal ally of India's enemies."
Accusations
BJP alleges DMK of 'harbouring secessionist values'
The BJP also accused the DMK of "harboring secessionist values" and "sowing unrest by deepening the North-South divide." The post further alleged that the DMK had previously engaged in anti-national activities, including placing a Chinese flag on an ISRO rocket. H Raja, a BJP leader and state coordination committee chief, criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin for expecting national pride from his party.
Twitter Post
Read BJP's post here
𝐃𝐌𝐊 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐬!
— BJP Tamilnadu (@BJP4TamilNadu) October 23, 2024
From harboring secessionist values, to sowing unrest by deepening North-South divide, to shamelessly placing the Chinese flag on an ISRO rocket, we thought we had seen it all… pic.twitter.com/eoelRm0KuV
Apology demand
BJP demands apology from DMK chief MK Stalin
The BJP has demanded an unconditional apology from Stalin for what they called a "disgraceful and shameful act." They sought national unity to protect India's integrity from such actions. The party stressed the need for the country to unite in calling out the DMK for its "dangerous affiliations" and reaffirming its commitment to protect India's sovereignty against all threats.