Viral Video: A video clip of Home Minister Amit Shah engaging in a seemingly stern conversation with BJP leader and former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has ignited controversy and speculation on social media. The incident took place during the swearing-in ceremony of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday. In the brief video, Tamilisai greets Amit Shah with a customary gesture, but Shah calls her back, engaging in what appears to be a serious and somewhat intense discussion. The video quickly went viral across social media platforms, which prompted users to speculate about the content and context of their exchange.Social media reactionsSocial media is abuzz with various interpretations of the video. Some users link the incident to internal strife within the Tamil Nadu BJP, particularly between supporters of state president K Annamalai and Tamilisai Soundararajan. The visual exchange has led to widespread conjecture and debate.Watch the video here:That looks like a strong admonishment from Amit shah ji to Tamilisai akka . But what could be the reason for this “public” warning Unwarranted public comments pic.twitter.com/AExfbjak95— karthik gopinath (@karthikgnath) June 12, 2024What is DMKs responseThe ruling party in Tamil Nadu, the DMK, has also weighed in on the controversy. DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai criticized Amit Shahs public demeanor towards Tamilisai. In his What sort of political conduct is this Is it appropriate to openly chastise a respected female leader from Tamil Nadu Amit Shah ought to be aware that such actions are highly visible to the public. This sets a very negative precedent!Here is Saravanan Annadurais post:இது என்ன வகையான அரசியலோதமிழ்நாட்டின் ஒரு முக்கியமான பெண் அரசியல்வாதியை மேடையில் வைத்து கடுமையான சொற்களையோ மிரட்டும் உடல் மொழியையோ வெளிப்படுத்துவது நாகரீகமாஎல்லோரும் இதனை பார்ப்பார்கள், என்பதை அறியாதவரா அமித் ஷாமிக தவறான முன்னுதாரணம்! pic.twitter.com/khFVrp9wMJ— Saravanan Annadurai (@saravofcl) June 12, 2024What is happening within Tamil Nadu BJPThe underlying issue seems to be a rumored rift between Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai and Tamilisai Soundararajan. This tension reportedly escalated after the BJPs poor performance in the Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu. The BJP failed to secure any seats, and many party functionaries attributed the loss to Annamalais leadership.Fallout from the Lok Sabha ElectionsAIADMK leader and former state minister SP Velumani openly blamed Annamalai for the breakdown of the BJP-AIADMK alliance prior to the elections. Tamilisai, who contested and lost the Chennai South seat, echoed this sentiment, suggesting that the alliance could have won up to 35 seats if it had remained intact.Tamilisais recent comments on the election defeat and Annamalais leadership have not gone unnoticed. She expressed her disappointment in a recent interview, indirectly criticizing Annamalais strategy. This has resulted in an online clash between supporters of both leaders, further exacerbating internal party conflicts.
