Tolerance is not acceptance: Tiruchi N. Siva to political rivals
Tolerance is not acceptance; tolerance does not mean we have accepted it or that we are not capable; the talented will wait for the right moment; those are the words of Anna, said Tiruchi N. Siva
On September 25, 2026, DMK deputy general secretary Tiruchi N. Siva addressed his political rivals, clarifying that his party's tolerance of certain actions by some leaders was not an acceptance of those actions. Speaking at the launch of a documentary film and accompanying book, Siva noted that his party would exercise restraint and wait for the appropriate moment to take action.
He emphasized that tolerance did not mean endorsing unacceptable behavior. Siva drew parallels to the DMK's stance during the Emergency imposed by the Congress government under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, citing their opposition against the clampdowns while it was a choice made by the DMK leadership. He also recounted how, following the Emergency, he opted to join the DMK under the leadership of M. Karunanidhi, abandoning his ambition to become a civil servant.
Siva's comments shed light on the party's resilience and strategic approach during challenging times, contrasting the current "undeclared emergency" under the BJP government with the Emergency experienced in the past.
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