Actor-politician has expressed shock over the incidents that unfolded in Karnataka last week and called on “progressive forces” in the state to make sure it does not spread to Tamil Nadu.
He took to Twitter and wrote, “What’s happening in Karnataka is causing me distress. A poisonous wall of communalism is being raised among innocent students. What’s happening in our neighbouring state should not come to Tamil Nadu. It is time for all progressive forces to be more vigilant than before.”
There are ongoing protests in Karnataka against allowing girls wearing Hijab to attend classes in government-run schools and colleges. Incidents of stone-pelting and lathi-charge are being reported in multiple districts. Several celebrities from the movie industry have reacted strongly to the Hijab controversy.
Award-winning filmmaker PC Sreeram reacted strongly too, and said, “They talk about development but end up doing what they are known for and what they have been doing whenever elections are round the corner. The fall is not far of.” Director Bejoy Nambiar wrote, “It is just heartbreaking that we have come down to this. Why do we hate our own so much! I have just been numb watching this.”
