Tamil Nadu MP Thol Thirumavalavan stirs row by calling his party's flag 'the future national flag'

Many social media users questioned the Chidambaram MP for his flag tweet that they found in bad taste and unacceptable.

Chennai: Member of Parliament (MP) from Tamil Nadu’s Chidambaram constituency Thol. Thirumavalavan has posted a tweet with secessionist undertones. Sharing a video of a party member hoisting their party flag, he tweeted in Tamil “Today our party flag! Tomorrow our national flag #VCKflag #Tamilsflag”. This tweet from the DMK-ally MP and caste-outfit leader, who is known for his controversial statements has raised eyebrows among netizens. 

இன்று எமது இயக்கக் கொடி! நாளை நமது தேசியக் கொடி!#VCKflag #Tamilsflag pic.twitter.com/dwi5qgMY8N

— Thol. Thirumavalavan (@thirumaofficial) September 27, 2021