North vs South war broke out again, this statement of DMK MP created a ruckus, BJP got furious

News India Live, Digital Desk: Nowadays, a very dangerous trend has started in the politics of our country, the debate of “North India vs South India”. Whenever it seems that the matter has been calmed down, some leader or the other from Tamil Nadu makes such a statement which adds fuel to the burning fire. This time the same thing has happened again. An MP of Tamil Nadu’s ruling party DMK has said something in Parliament or on a public platform, which has once again sparked a debate whether the leaders of South India view North Indians as ‘different’? After this statement, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expressed strong objection and called it a mentality that divides the country. What is the matter after all? The root of dispute is often funds (money) and ideology. According to reports, the DMK MP in his speech used some words which are being considered derogatory for the people of North India or the states there (like UP, Bihar). Often the leaders of the South argue that South India pays most of the tax money, but development happens in North India. But, this time it is not just a matter of money but of ‘respect’. The linguistic and cultural divide was clearly visible in the MP’s statement. He tried to portray the ideology of North India as completely different and backward from the South. BJP’s strong counterattack: “This is a conspiracy to break India.” As soon as this video or statement went viral, BJP leaders started cornering DMK and India Alliance. BJP spokespersons say that this is not a “slip of the tongue” but it is a calculated politics. BJP raised the question why Congress and its allies repeatedly insult North Indians, Hindi language and Sanatan Dharma? He says that on one hand Rahul Gandhi talks about ‘uniting India’, and on the other hand his own party colleagues talk like ‘breaking India’. BJP has demanded that the party should apologize for this statement. What do the public think? The anger of the common people on social media is also sky high. People are writing that whether we speak Tamil or Hindi, eat dosa or parantha, we are all Indians. Leaders should not speak the language that disintegrates the country to earn their living. Why does this happen again and again? Political experts believe that the politics of Tamil Nadu has always been based on ‘anti-Hindi’ and ‘Dravidian identity’. If elections are to be held or if it is to be discussed, the issue of ‘North vs South’ is the easiest weapon. But in the India of 2026, where the youth are connecting with each other, such “divisive politics” is now becoming painful. Our Take: Having differences of opinion is a part of democracy, but creating ‘discord’ is a threat to the country. The Constitution calls us ‘We the people of India’, not ‘We the people of the North or the South’. Hopefully our honorable leaders will remember this before holding the mic next time.