The passing of EVKS Elangovan, former leader of the Tamil Nadu Congress, has evoked a polarizing response. While his party members and family mourn his loss, much of Tamil society, particularly on social media are celebrating his demise, highlighting the depth of hate he has earned among the Tamil people. EVKS Elangovan’s political career was steeped in controversy, marked by casteist, racist, and misogynistic remarks that alienated many. His public statements against iconic figures like Ilaiyaraaja and other personalities exposed his unapologetic casteism and deep-seated biases. Yet, it was not just his domestic rhetoric that incited outrage, it was his stance on broader Tamil issues that rendered him a figure of profound detestation. Perhaps the most damning aspect of his legacy was his role as a loyal functionary of the Congress Party, which has long been accused of complicity in the Tamil Genocide during Sri Lanka’s civil war. EVKS Elangovan went ...
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