BJP Tamil Nadu unit president K Annamalai disclosed that the DMK government has granted approval to prosecute him for recounting an incident from 1956 involving DMK founder C N Annadurai and freedom fighter Muthuramalinga Thevar.

Annamalai shared a copy of the government sanction in a recent social media post, stating that the DMK government has filed numerous cases against him and BJP workers over the past three years for speaking the truth. He further mentioned that the recent sanction was issued for recalling a historical event.

In a recent social media post, Annamalai shared a copy of the government sanction, asserting, "Over the past three years, the authoritarian DMK Government has filed numerous cases against me and our BJP workers for speaking the truth, and has now issued sanction to prosecute me once more." He further stated that the sanction was issued in relation to recalling a historical event.

Annamalai expressed gratitude, stating, "I wholeheartedly thank the DMK Government for permitting us to recall what Deivathirumaganar Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar said in 1956, which they wish to erase from people's memories." He affirmed their commitment to continue exposing the truth despite facing legal actions

The approval for prosecution was granted under Section 196 of the CrPc, which mandates prior government consent for offences such as promoting enmity (Sec 153 A, IPC). The decision came in response to a plea from a resident named V Piyush to the District Collector of Salem.

Annamalai's remarks during a demonstration on September 11, 2023, prompted the recent sanction. He referenced Annadurai's critical comments against the Hindu faith in the 1950s, which were contested by Muthuramalinga Thevar.

Clarifying his position, Annamalai emphasised that he did not disparage Annadurai but highlighted a historical event. He supported his statement with news reports from June 1956, providing context to the Tamil Sangam event.

Affirming the importance of historical accuracy, Annamalai stated, "Look at history as history. I am very clear. Nowhere will I belittle anyone. I did not insult or underestimate anyone, anywhere; history should be spoken as it was and if it is not liked it's okay."

Muthuramalinga Thevar, a freedom fighter and Forward Bloc leader, and DMK founder Annadurai, affectionately known as Anna, continue to hold significant roles in Tamil Nadu.

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