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Politics
DMK Links Hand Gesture to RSS, Sparking Controversy
✍️ NDTV
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 03:17 AM
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The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has linked a specific hand gesture to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), igniting political debate across India.
The DMK party announced that a particular hand gesture, previously popularized by actor Vijay, is now associated with the RSS. The gesture, which gained widespread attention after being used in a viral video, has been officially linked to the RSS by DMK leaders.
The move has prompted criticism from opposition parties, who argue that the gesture should remain apolitical. Supporters of the DMK claim that the association reflects the party’s ideological alignment.
Political analysts suggest that the gesture’s new affiliation could influence public perception of the RSS and its affiliates. The controversy is expected to intensify as the election season approaches.
DMK officials have not released a formal statement explaining the rationale behind the gesture’s linkage. The issue remains a focal point in the broader debate over political symbolism in India.
The move has prompted criticism from opposition parties, who argue that the gesture should remain apolitical. Supporters of the DMK claim that the association reflects the party’s ideological alignment.
Political analysts suggest that the gesture’s new affiliation could influence public perception of the RSS and its affiliates. The controversy is expected to intensify as the election season approaches.
DMK officials have not released a formal statement explaining the rationale behind the gesture’s linkage. The issue remains a focal point in the broader debate over political symbolism in India.