Book on IUML leader Abdul Samad launched on his birth anniversary

MDMK president Vaiko, DMK Rajya Sabha MP Tiruchi Siva, Dravidar Kazhagam president K. Veeramani, Congress leader Peter Alphonse and other IUML leaders’Ulaga Arangil Siraj Ul Minnath‘ On the birth anniversary of Indian Union Muslim League leader Abdul Samad in Periyar Thidal on Sunday.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Veeramani said that Dravidar Kazhagam and IUML have a historical connection. “Even if you cannot give up your party identity, I appeal to all of you to form a federation in Tamil Nadu. We must be clear about who our enemies and friends are. Be united. Form a federation from Tamil Nadu and say that you will be in ‘one alliance’,” he said.
Stating that it is not a contradiction to oppose Rashtriyaswayam Sevak Sangh (RSS) and support IUML, Siva said, “The difference is that RSS supporters only want themselves to be a part of India, while IUML states that they want Muslims to be a part of India. The country finds itself in a difficult period of its history. Pluralism, federalism, secularism are the basis of India. The name of the party is Indian Union.” to be.” The Muslim League shows their foresight.”
MDMK general secretary Vaiko recalled how he categorically supported Islamic Sharia law, taking the support of former DMK president M. Karunanidhi, when he was a Rajya Sabha MP.
“When the current CM of Uttar Pradesh tried to introduce a Private Member’s Bill on Common Civil Code in Parliament, some of us were asked to leave but I chose to stay and oppose it,” he said. “Abdul Samad won the hearts of people with his achievements and speeches. Supporters of the Dravidian movement will celebrate more birth anniversaries in the future too.”
It was published – 27 October 2025 06:21 IST




