DMK to oppose Bills moved for removing of arrested PM, CMs, Ministers: T.N. CM Stalin

The BJP-led Union authorities is introducing legislations in Parliament, such because the Constitution (one hundred and thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, solely to divert individuals’s consideration, and the DMK will oppose these “black Bills,” Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK. Stalin mentioned on Thursday (August 21, 2025).

Mr. Stalin was referring to the Bills that search to take away from workplace any Prime Minister, Chief Minister, Union Minister, or Minister arrested and detained in custody for 30 days. The Constitution (one hundred and thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and The Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025, have been moved by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament on Wednesday (August 20).

“Earlier, they [BJP] introduced in numerous legislations towards the minorities, such because the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The identical approach that the DMK strongly opposed these legislations, we’d oppose these black Bills,” Mr. Stalin mentioned, whereas addressing an occasion in Kalaignar Arangam on Anna Salai in Chennai.

Mr. Stalin additional mentioned: “Why are they doing this? They are doing this solely to divert the eye of the individuals. Not simply that; they’re doing this to divert the nation from the trail of democracy.” The DMK authorities would at all times stand by the minorities, he added.

Mr. Stalin mentioned: “The DMK is for you. It would at all times stand by you, particularly the minorities.” At the occasion, the Chief Minister launched books authored by late former Minister A. Rahman Khan — specifically, Niyayangalin Payanam, Mounamai Urangum Panithuligal, Ulagamariya Tajmahalgal, Poo.. Pookkum Ilaiyuthir Kaalam, and Vaanam Paarkatha Natchathirangal. He additionally launched a compilation of the previous Minister’s speeches within the Assembly. IUML chief Okay.M. Kader Mohideen acquired the primary copies of those books.

Mr. Stalin additionally appreciated the late former Minister’s son Zubair Khan for bringing out the publications. He recalled the lengthy affiliation of former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi with Rahman Khan.

“M.G.R. repeatedly invited Rahman Khan to affix his social gathering, however he was steadfast in his ideas. Bombs have been hurled at his home not as soon as however twice. This didn’t deter him. One time, they threatened him in his home with a machete. Rahman Khan muzzled the person who hurled a dagger at him,” Mr. Stalin mentioned.

In his speech, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin referred to a few of the ideas of Rahman Khan and additional mentioned: “Today, some slaves in Tamil Nadu politics are fearing the fascists.” Quoting a haiku penned by the previous Minister, the Deputy Chief Minister additional mentioned: “Some slaves are doing in Delhi what even puppets gained’t do.”