Row Over Viral Hand Gesture: DMK Targets Vijay, Alleges Link To RSS Dhwaj Pranam

A political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu over a viral hand gesture popularised by Chief Minister Vijay, with the DMK drawing parallels between the movement and the RSS Dhwaj Pranam. The DMK's IT wing alleged that the gesture signifies links between the TVK and the RSS, calling Vijay the adopted child of the RSS. The slicing gesture was initially made by MK Stalin during pre-election discussions on seat-sharing with the Congress, and later adopted by VS Babu following an electoral win in Kolathur. Vijay subsequently used the gesture in the Assembly during the motion of thanks on the Governor's address and during celebrations for TVK victories in Madurantakam and Dharapuram.