Addressing a political rally in Tamil Nadu ahead of the Assembly elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a strong attack on the BJP and RSS, accusing them of attempting to undermine Tamil language, history, and culture.
They (BJP-RSS) want to attack the Tamil language, distort its history, and weaken its culture. We will never allow that.
The truth is, the BJP and the RSS do not understand the Tamil people or what Tamil means to them. They fail to recognise that Tamil civilisation carries a… pic.twitter.com/rIkV92y7Ok
— Congress (@INCIndia) April 18, 2026
Rahul Gandhi alleged that the BJP-RSS combine neither understands the Tamil people nor appreciates the depth of Tamil civilisation, which he described as a legacy spanning thousands of years. He asserted that any attempt to distort or weaken this heritage would be firmly resisted.
What the BJP wants is a partner in Tamil Nadu who will let them control the state from Delhi. They want a Chief Minister who takes orders from Amit Shah and Narendra Modi, and a leadership that runs the state on their terms.
The people of Tamil Nadu must recognise that the BJP… pic.twitter.com/0ewFUOQbkO
— Congress (@INCIndia) April 18, 2026
He further claimed that the BJP aims to control Tamil Nadu from Delhi by installing a compliant leadership. According to him, the party seeks a Chief Minister who would act on directives from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Taking aim at the AIADMK, Rahul Gandhi said the party has been “hollowed out” and reduced to a shadow of its former self. He alleged that it now functions as a front for the BJP, with its leadership acting under central influence, thereby compromising Tamil Nadu’s interests.
Highlighting the cultural significance of Tamil, he described it as more than just a language—calling it the identity of the Tamil people, embodying centuries of history, emotion, and tradition. He emphasised that Tamil is a language of love, celebration, and shared memory passed down through generations.
We make one clear commitment: the BJP and the RSS will never be allowed to harm Tamil language or culture.
: LoP Shri @RahulGandhi
📍Ponneri, Tamil Nadu pic.twitter.com/ALSHf6Uswi
— Congress (@INCIndia) April 18, 2026
Reaffirming his stance, Rahul Gandhi declared that no force would be allowed to harm Tamil Nadu or its linguistic and cultural heritage, and urged voters to remain vigilant about what he described as attempts to weaken their voice in Parliament.
