Dravidian model inclusive of all religions: DMK MP Senthilkumar opposes bhoomi puja

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP S Senthilkumar has opposed to a bhoomi puja, saying Tamil Nadu’s Dravidian model was inclusive of all religions.

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MP S Senthilkumar has opposed to a bhoomi puja, saying Tamil Nadu’s Dravidian model was inclusive of all religions.

He said the government in the state had a Dravidian model, which is inclusive of all religions.

He said, “If the bhoomi pooja is being done by a Hindu priest, where are the Christian priest and Muslim cleric?” Senthilkumar said following one religion was unacceptable.

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He sought space for Christians, Muslims, and atheists to put their faith forward.

While talking to a government official, he said, “Please don’t call me for programmes like these. Sir, this is a government for all. This is a Dravidian model government. Call all the religious leaders when you call one religion. Include all religions and atheists also.”

DMK spokesperson Kovai Sathyan said, “AIADMK stands for equality and respect towards all religions. This attitude of the MP shows the double standard. Their Dravidian model is divisive and they want to appease one section of people for a vote bank. There are many numerous occasions where Hindu rituals were conducted and CM Stalin and Udhanidhi Stalin were present. This is cheap publicity and a divisive method.”