In a significant move, Tamil actor and politician Thalapathy Vijay expressed his strong disapproval of the Center’s decision to implement the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA). The law, which grants Indian citizenship to undocumented non-Muslim migrants from neighboring countries, has sparked widespread debate and controversy since it was in the news.Vijay expressed his concerns about the possible effects of the CAA on societal harmony. Vijay recently entered politics by founding his party, Tamilaga Vetri Kazham. He emphasized in a statement issued in Tamil the value of preserving harmony and peace among all residents, regardless of their backgrounds or beliefs.
The translated statement reads, “It is not acceptable to implement any law like the Indian Citizenship Amendment Act 2 2019 (CAA) in an environment where all citizens of the country live in social harmony. The leaders should ensure that this law does not get implemented in Tamil Nadu.”The actor-turned-politician urged the Tamil Nadu government to take measures to prevent the implementation of the CAA within the state’s borders, making this Vijay’s first political stance since the establishment of his party.
