A video of Tamil Nadu-based Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) leader, Sebastian Simon, also known as Seeman, has sparked controversy as he was seen mocking Bharat Mata and distorting India’s history. During an event, Seeman made inflammatory remarks, questioning the existence of India before British rule.
Seeman was heard saying, “Where was India in our grandmother’s time? Where was your India during the time of my grandfather Pulithevan and Alagumuthukoan?” He further mocked Bharat Mata by saying, “Pudunguna Matha” (hell with Bharat Mata) and claimed that the Britishers named the land ‘India’ after defeating the natives of all provinces.
In his speech, Seeman claimed, “After defeating all of us, the white man named India the land he created by combining all the provinces.” He also stated, “This was Tamil Nadu when my grandmother and grandfather were alive. What was India then? At that time, my grandmother did not say Bharat Matha Ki Jai, we only said Vetrivel Veeravel (war cry of lord Murugan).”
This is not the first time Seeman has sparked controversy with his divisive comments. Previously, he expressed support for the terror outfit LTTE and its chief Velupillai Prabhakaran. He was booked for sedition and detained under the National Security Act (NSA) for inciting violence against Hindi-speaking people.
Seeman’s remarks have drawn criticism and calls for action against his hate speech. Prashant Kishor, a political strategist, questioned why no action has been taken against individuals like Seeman for their inflammatory statements. Seeman was later booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code for his comments.
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