‘To Enjoy A Slice Of Power’: BJP Slams Rahul’s Silence On Vijay’s Praise For LTTE Founder Prabhakaran

‘To Enjoy A Slice Of Power’: BJP Slams Rahul’s Silence On Vijay’s Praise For LTTE Founder Prabhakaran Published By, Last Updated: May 19, 2026, 14:35 IST BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya attacks Rahul Gandhi after Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay pays tribute to LTTE chief Prabhakaran, questions Congress stance over post File images of BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. (Source: PTI) Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) IT cell chief Amit Malviya on Tuesday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for remaining silent after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK chief C Joseph Vijay paid homage to Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran. Vijay’s TVK had recently formed a new government in Tamil Nadu with the support of Congress and DMK allies. With Congress as an ally, Vijay on Monday expressed solidarity with Sri Lankan Tamils and paid tribute to LTTE founder V Prabhakaran on his death anniversary. The LTTE was banned in India after the group was found to be behind the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1991. Prabhakaran was the main accused in the case. BJP Questions Rahul’s Silence Over Vijay’s Post For Prabhakaran Taking to X, BJP leader Amit Malviya questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s stand over Vijay’s post for Prabhakaran and said that Congress will have no problem with it, as long as the party “gets a slice of power". Also Read: Vijay Remembers LTTE Chief Prabhakaran On Mullivaikkal Day, Vows Solidarity With Lankan Tamils “Tamil Nadu’s new Chief Minister has paid homage to LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran, whose outfit assassinated former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Of course, Rahul Gandhi would have no problem with it, as long as the Congress gets a slice of power. After all, the DMK too was an LTTE apologist, yet Congress remained perfectly comfortable in alliance with it," Malviya said. Tamil Nadu’s new Chief Minister has paid homage to LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran, whose outfit assassinated former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.Of course, Rahul Gandhi would have no problem with it, as long as the Congress gets a slice of power. After all, the DMK too was an… pic.twitter.com/1HRaI1xmzm — Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) May 19, 2026 Vijay Pays Tribute To Prabhakaran Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday paid tribute to LTTE founder V Prabhakaran on his death anniversary. Also Read: Why Is Vijay Facing Backlash For Tribute To E LTTE Chief Prabhakaran? Controversy Explained Speaking about the place Mullivaikkal in Sri Lanka, where Prabhakaran was killed by the Lankan army on this day in 2009, Vijay said on X, “We will carry the memories of Mullivaikkal in our hearts! We will always stand in solidarity for the rights of our Tamil kin living across the sea!" முள்ளிவாய்க்கால் நினைவுகளை இதயத்தில் ஏந்துவோம்! கடல் கடந்து வாழும் நம் தமிழ்ச் சொந்தங்களின் உரிமைகளுக்காக எப்போதும் துணை நிற்போம்!— TVK Vijay (@TVKVijayHQ) May 18, 2026 Vijay made the remarks on May 18, a day commemorated by Sri Lankan Tamils across the world and by sections of the Tamil community in India as Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day, also referred to as Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day. The observance marks the end of the Sri Lankan civil war in 2009 and remembers the thousands of Tamil civilians who were killed, injured or went missing during the final phase of the conflict in Mullivaikkal, a coastal region in northern Sri Lanka. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit First Published: May 19, 2026, 14:33 IST News india ‘To Enjoy A Slice Of Power’: BJP Slams Rahul’s Silence On Vijay’s Praise For LTTE Founder Prabhakaran Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...