With Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi founder Thol. Thirumavalavan holding firm on opposing organisations and political parties espousing Hindutva, the party is being attacked by a section, which is accusing it of being against ‘Hindus’. The VCK has four MLAs and a MP elected on its own symbol [and another MP on the DMK symbol] broad-basing its reach against the perception that it is a party for and of Dalits.
Recently, VCK and Left parties countered the RSS’ plan to hold a rally in over 50 locations in Tamil Nadu on October 2 by announcing a counter-demonstration for ‘social harmony’ by uniting most of the mainstream political parties and organisations. Mr. Thirumavalavan also took strong exception to State government’s decision to disallow VCK’s rally and RSS’ march planned on the same day. He has announced the VCK march will be held on October 11 while RSS march is likely to be held on November 6.
While Mr. Thirumavalavan has often accused the RSS of being ‘divisive and a fascist organisation’ [though he admired the sincerity and discipline of the RSS cadre], supporters of BJP have also never missed an opportunity to label the VCK ‘anti-Hindu’.
