Stalin son's rare Diwali wishes draw BJP's 'Narakasura' jibe

CHENNAI: In a rare departure from DMK 's traditions, Tamil Nadu deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin has extended Diwali greetings to those "who have faith," remarks that drew sarcastic response from opposition BJP .

BJP has been targeting DMK for not wishing people on Hindu festivals, including Diwali and Vinayaka Chathurthi. DMK members including its late president and former CM M Karunanidhi had not greeted people, in line with their rationalistic beliefs.

However, at a party event Saturday, while extending his greetings to supporters for the party's platinum jubilee celebrations, Udhayanidhi said: "I extend my greetings on our (DMK) platinum jubilee celebrations; Deepa oli thirunaal greetings to those having belief and celebrating it," he said.

TN BJP's Narayanan Thirupathi took a swipe at Udhayanidhi. In a post on X, he referred to the deputy CM's comments and said, "for those who don't have belief, greetings to live like Narakasura."