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**Summary:**

Veteran Congress leader P. Chidambaram criticized the AIADMK for its silence regarding derogatory remarks made against Dravidian leaders Periyar and Annadurai at a recent conference in Madurai. He accused the AIADMK of being afraid of the BJP and Prime Minister Modi. He also condemned Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s alleged remarks against English speakers, arguing that the BJP aims to prevent marginalized communities from accessing quality education while their own children study abroad. Chidambaram also stated that untouchability has not been fully eradicated in Tamil Nadu despite the Dravidian parties ruling.

**News Article:**

**Chidambaram Accuses AIADMK of Kowtowing to BJP, Slams Remarks Against English Speakers**

**CUDDALORE, June 27, 2025** – Veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister P. Chidambaram has strongly criticized the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) for its silence over derogatory remarks made against Dravidian icons Periyar E.V. Ramasamy and C.N. Annadurai at a recent conference in Madurai.

Speaking at a public meeting commemorating the 102nd birth anniversary of Scheduled Caste leader L. Elayaperumal in Kattumannarkovil, Cuddalore, Chidambaram accused the AIADMK of being afraid of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He suggested that AIADMK officials attending the conference should have walked out when the offensive video clip was played.

“The AIADMK is acting like slaves to win the 2026 Assembly election,” Chidambaram stated.

Chidambaram also addressed reported comments by Union Home Minister Amit Shah that those who speak in English should feel ashamed. He stated the BJP wants to stop Dalits, Adivasis and the poor from learning English and getting the quality of education they deserve. He noted the BJP was attempting to prevent marginalised people from learning English, yet children of Union Ministers study in foreign Universities in the U.K. and the U.S.

Furthermore, Chidambaram asserted that untouchability has not been fully eradicated in Tamil Nadu despite decades of Dravidian party rule. He called for the full implementation of the recommendations made by the L. Elayaperumal Committee on Untouchability.

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K. Selvaperunthagai also addressed the gathering.

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