In a statement, MNM general Secretary A. Arunachalam said that Mr. Rajenthra Bhalaji has violated the oath that he took while assuming office. Campaigning on Sunday for his candidate in Aravakurichi assembly bypoll, Mr. Kamal Haasan said, “Independent India’s first extremist was a Hindu. In response to this, Mr. Rajenthra Bhalaji had said, “Kamal Haasan’s tongue should be cut off. Slamming the minister for his statement on Mr. Haasan, Mr. Thirumavalavan said, “everyone has the right to accept or condemn Kamal Haasan’s remarks. The Election Commission must take action against Mr. Haasan for trying to create communal tensions between the two communities”, V.M.S.

Source: The Hindu May 14, 2019 08:17 UTC