Did DMK Worker Attempt Theft During Anti-Hindi Protest? Annamalai Stokes Row With Video

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai has stirred controversy by sharing a video alleging that a DMK worker attempted to steal a gold bangle from a woman during an anti-Hindi movement oath-taking ceremony. The 30-second clip, posted by Annamalai on social media, shows a DMK member attempting to remove a gold bangle from the wrist of a fellow participant.

Sharing the video, Annamalai took a sharp dig at the ruling DMK, alleging, “Thieves and DMK cannot be separated.”

Taking to X, TN BJP chief Annamalai said, “Zakir Hussain, DMK councilor of Ward 25 of Coonoor Municipal Council, steals bangles under the guise of anti-Hindi. Theft and DMK can never be separated!” 

இந்தி எதிர்ப்புப் போர்வையில், வளையலைத் திருடும் குன்னூர் நகர்மன்ற 25-வது வார்டு திமுக கவுன்சிலர் திரு ஜாகிர் உசேன்.

திருட்டையும் திமுகவையும் எப்போதும் பிரிக்கவே முடியாது! pic.twitter.com/1wQKadFcnY

— K.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) March 4, 2025

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While the man attempted to remove the bangle, the video also showed another woman intervening and swatting his hand away. However, despite the resistance, the man allegedly tried again. 

Annamalai’s remark has triggered strong reactions from DMK supporters, who have dismissed the allegations as a misrepresentation of events.

(More details awaited)