Rajini’s comments stir vehement protests

The Superstar’s comments on how Karnataka should be treated for their stand on the Hogenakkal issue has obviously not gone down well with the people of the state. The strong statement made by Rajini was expected to fetch equally strong reactions and within a day Karnataka has seen massive protests launched against him. According to latest

reports, Rajini’s hoarding, banners, cutouts and posters in different parts of the state have been brought down, torn and burnt.

Now, this has reopened the very uncomfortable question of whether the bitter incidents that took place a few years back when many Tamils in Karnataka had been the target of linguistic violence might repeat itself again. Let’s hope the tensions calm down soon.