Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi founder Thol. Thirumavalavan has made a public call inviting those who identify with the party to write and compose songs, reflecting the party’s principles and ideology, which would be played during the public meetings before June 30.
Making the call with the slogan ‘ Naangal Hindukkal Alla, Poorva Bouthargal (We are not Hindus, but originally Buddhists), Mr. Thirumavalavan said, “We need 2 songs that could be played at the beginning and at the end of party’s public meetings, seminars and other events. The songs will be selected by a committee headed by Poet Arivumathi. The songs will have to be sent in before June 30.”
While VCK’s discourse has often referenced Buddhism, Mr. Thirumavalavan’s declaration that ‘we are not Hindus but Buddhists’ appears to follow CPI (M)’s recent decision to take active part in cultural and religious festivals in Tamil Nadu to counter attempts by Hindutva groups to polarise society.
