A controversy erupted in Tamil Nadu over the Centre providing Y-category security to actor and TVK founder Vijay, after VCK spokesman Vanniyarasu said that TVK sought the security cover as they feared that the actor might face threats from Muslims.
TVK and its ally, Tamil Nadu Muslim League (TNML), refuted the charges, saying that it was a ploy by the DMK and its allies to alienate Muslims from TVK.
Vanniyarasu told the media, “Vijay showed Muslims in poor light in his films Kathi and Beast. So, Vijay and TVK felt, the actor might face threats from Muslims, and sought protection from Union home ministry.” The TVK condemned Vanniyarasu.