DMK will stand by Muslims and their rights, says Stalin

DMK president and Chief Miniser M. K. Stalin on Sunday said his party would stand by Muslims and speak for their rights irrespective of whether it was in power or not.

 “We have moved resolutions in the Assembly in support of them and fought cases in the courts. Minority communities have always supported the DMK,” he said at an Iftar feast organised by the party’s minority wing.

He alleged though leaders, including AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, participated in Iftar feasts and posed for photographs, they remained mute spectators when Muslims faced problems from the BJP government. “Has Mr Palaniswami raised his voice against the attacks on minorities in the country? It pains me that he has pledged his conscience, along with the AIADMK to the BJP. How are you going to protect the interests of minorities after joining hands with the BJP?” he asked.