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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin paid heartfelt tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 156th birth anniversary. He strongly criticized Prime Minister Modi for releasing commemorative stamps for RSS's centenary celebrations. Stalin directly linked the RSS to Gandhi's assassination, calling it a movement that shaped his killer's dreams. The CM emphasized that Gandhi's philosophy provides strength to combat divisive forces in the country.

Key Points: Stalin Slams Modi RSS Stamp Citing Gandhi Assassination Links

  • Stalin criticizes Modi government for RSS centenary commemorative stamp
  • Links RSS to Gandhi's assassination through Nathuram Godse
  • Calls for national pledge to rescue India from divisive forces
  • Highlights Gandhi's role in preserving India's secular fabric
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He gives strength to face forces of division: Stalin remembers Mahatma Gandhi, targets BJP on release of postage stamp, coin on RSS's centenary

Tamil Nadu CM targets BJP government over RSS commemorative stamp, says Gandhi gives strength against divisive forces on his 156th birth anniversary.

"He is the power that will always give us the strength to face the seeds of hatred - MK Stalin"

Chennai, October 2

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 156th birth anniversary.

The Chief Minister said that India's secular fabric was preserved due to the efforts of Mahatma Gandhi.

"Our India is a secular country for all religious people, and it is Mahatma Gandhi who has sown the basic philosophy of it! He is the power that will always give us the strength to face the seeds of hatred among the people and the forces of division whenever they arise," CM Stalin wrote on X.

CM Stalin also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for issuing a commemorative postage stamp on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh centenary celebrations.

"On the centenary of the #RSS movement, which gave shape to the dreams of the religious leader who killed our Father of the Nation, the one who is in charge of the country's leadership must rescue India from the pitiful state of issuing postage stamps and commemorative coins! This is the pledge that all the people of the country should take on Gandhiji's birthday!" he said.

A day earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as the Chief Guest at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi.

On this occasion, the Prime Minister released a specially designed commemorative postage stamp and coin highlighting the RSS's contributions to the nation and will also address the gathering.

Born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, revered as Mahatma Gandhi, was the pioneer of non-violent resistance. Through his philosophy of ahimsa and satyagraha, he mobilised millions of Indians to participate in the freedom struggle against British colonial rule.

On January 30, 1948, Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse at Gandhi Smriti in New Delhi, just months after India attained independence.

- ANI

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Rohit P
As a young Indian, I believe we should focus on unity rather than political point-scoring. Both Gandhi ji's legacy and RSS's contributions have their place in our history. Let's move forward together.
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Arjun K
Strong words from CM Stalin! Gandhi's secular vision is being systematically dismantled. The timing of RSS stamp release on Gandhi Jayanti feels disrespectful to the Father of the Nation. 😔
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Sarah B
While I respect CM Stalin's views, I think we should acknowledge that RSS has also contributed to nation-building. Gandhi's message was about inclusion - let's practice that rather than creating more divisions.
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Vikram M
Bas yaar, can we stop politicizing everything? On Gandhi Jayanti, let's just remember his teachings of truth and non-violence. All this political mudslinging goes against what Bapu stood for.
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Kavya N
As a history teacher, I must say Stalin's comments reflect what many educated Indians feel. Gandhi's secular India is under threat, and we must protect our constitutional values. Jai Hind! 🙏

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