“If you can destroy the DMK, go ahead and destroy it.”
Thirumavalavan’s Speech: A Simple Explanation
The recent speech delivered by Thirumavalavan, leader of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), has triggered an important debate in the political arena. While continuing to be part of the DMK alliance, a statement he made surprised many.
“If you can destroy the DMK, go ahead and do it… it has nothing to do with us. We will never come forward to argue in its defence.”
Why did Thirumavalavan speak this way while still remaining in the DMK alliance? What is the real meaning behind this statement? This is explained in the following sections.
Reason for the Alliance: Not to Protect the DMK
Thirumavalavan’s opening remark serves as an introduction to a deeper political message. He clearly states that the VCK–DMK alliance was not formed merely to protect the DMK as a party. Instead, he emphasizes that the alliance is based on shared principles.
He lists the key reasons as follows:
Ideological Agreement: “The politics we speak is the same politics spoken by the DMK.”
Commitment to Ideology: “The DMK remains firm in that ideology.”
Periyar–Ambedkar Politics: He strongly asserts that the alliance exists to uphold and advance the social justice politics advocated by Periyar and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
After this, Thirumavalavan identifies who he believes are opposing this ideological politics.
The Real Intention of the Opposition: A Direct Accusation
In his speech, Thirumavalavan directly names Seeman and Vijay, making strong accusations against them. He claims that the true intention behind their entry into politics is something else.
Purpose of Starting Parties: They did not start their parties for Tamil or for the people of Tamil Nadu.
Real Agenda: According to him, their aim is to carry out the RSS agenda of defeating the DMK.
Final Accusation: He bluntly states, “Today it has been exposed that Seeman and Vijay are children produced by the RSS.”
He concludes by explaining that this conflict is not merely between political parties, but between two fundamentally different ideologies.
Two Poles in the Political Field: An Ideological Clash
According to Thirumavalavan, Tamil Nadu’s political landscape is divided into two major ideological poles. To understand this simply, consider the comparison below:
One Side (VCK–DMK Alliance) | Opposite Side (in Thirumavalavan’s view) |
|---|---|
Represents the politics of Periyar and Ambedkar | Represents the agenda of the RSS |
Core objective: Upholding ideology | Core objective: Defeating Periyar–Ambedkar politics |
In short, Thirumavalavan’s speech conveys a clear central message. The current political battle in Tamil Nadu is not merely a contest between the DMK and its opponents. Rather, it is a fundamental ideological struggle—between the social justice principles of Periyar and Ambedkar on one side, and the agenda of the RSS on the other.