Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) Deputy General Secretary Vanni Arasu sparked a controversy with his remarks at a seminar in Mylapore that called for legislation against honour killings.
In his address, Vanni Arasu referenced the mythological tale of Rama killing Shambuka, interpreting it as a symbol of caste oppression and the enforcement of Brahminical supremacy. He equated Lord Ramaās actions with those of PMK founder Dr. S. Ramadoss, claiming both represent systems that āincite violence under the guise of tradition.ā
The VCK leader further stated that Hinduism inherently upholds caste inequality and argued that true social justice cannot be achieved without dismantling the religion itself, echoing Dr. B. R. Ambedkarās views.
He concluded by saying his comments were āonly the beginningā and that he would continue to share his thoughts on the matter in future speeches.