Editorial
Intolerant DMK Government
The sudden arrest of social media influencer Maridhas from his home at Madurai created a furor in the social media. Presumably, Maridhas is an outspoken critic of DMK party and its ideological source – DK party. His YouTube videos are widely popular for its data-backed meticulous research. His videos against DMK and DK are quite popular that gave him immense popularity. Maridhas also played a crucial role in exposing several corrupt media men who have affiliated with the DMK and DK outfits. Unperturbed by the intimidating politicians, Maridhas created videos on several important topics. Ever since DMK came to power, the Maridhas arrest was on the cards. Finally, the irksome DMK Government took the undemocratic act of arresting the man who stood for free speech. In the same way, a few months ago, the police arrested another social media influencer and vocal critic of DMK, Kishore K. Swamy.
Making these kinds of politically-motivated arrests may give temporary joy to some sections of the political class. But it won’t stop the voice of freedom. On the contrary, it will create more noise in the social media against this Government. Predictably, none of the mainstream media (both Tamil and English) condemned this act of shame. Because, on several occasions, Maridhas also criticized the shameless act of media. Whatever happens, Maridhas shouldn’t stop criticizing the ruling class due to this unwarranted arrest. Millions of people are eagerly waiting for his videos to know the ‘truth’ about several ‘hidden’ facts – that he will unmask beautifully through his persuasive video presentations.