Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin mistakenly said Rajiv Gandhi instead of Rahul Gandhi at Bihar rally. DMK edited the video, BJP and TVK made it a political issue and protested.
MK Stalin: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is once again in the news. This time, the reason is a viral video of his speech, in which he mistakenly took Rajiv Gandhi's name instead of Rahul Gandhi's. This incident occurred during a voter rights rally held in Bihar. The video spread rapidly on social media and was made an issue by political opponents. The DMK attempted to edit the video to correct this mistake, but the effort turned into a controversy. The BJP and actor Vijay's party TVK seized upon this mistake and targeted Stalin, turning it into a political advantage.
Mistake During the Rally
Stalin was addressing the rally on stage in Bihar. He began his speech by naming Rahul Gandhi and other organizers of the event, but suddenly he misspoke and said Rajiv Gandhi's name instead of Rahul Gandhi's. It was a minor slip, but due to cameras and social media, it went viral very quickly.
If the mistake had been handled immediately, perhaps the controversy would not have arisen, but the DMK decided to edit the video afterward. They attempted to insert a patch into the video to make it sound like Rahul Gandhi's name was spoken. This editing was clearly artificial and easily identifiable.
Political Opponents Made it an Issue
The BJP and TVK seized on this video and used it as an opportunity to target Stalin and the DMK. Former BJP Tamil Nadu President K. Annamalai shared both the original and the edited versions of the video on social media, exposing Stalin's mistake and the DMK's attempt to cover it up to the public.
The BJP stated that making a mistake while reading from a paper is one thing, but trying to correct it through editing is even more shocking. TVK also mocked Stalin's mistake and left no stone unturned in making it a political issue.
DMK's Reaction
However, there has been no official reaction from Stalin or the DMK on this issue so far. Critics of the opposition see this as a political strategy of the DMK and an attempt to hide a mistake. Many users on social media mocked Stalin's slip-up regarding the viral video, while some called it a minor mistake that did not need correction.
Media Coverage
The video editing and Stalin's mistake also garnered headlines in the media. TV channels and online platforms featured it as a major news item, turning it into a political controversy. Many journalists presented it as a reflection of the DMK's communication strategy and their attempt to conceal an error.
