Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin offers support to renowned vocalist TM Krishna

Stalin commended The Music Academy's office-bearers for their recognition of Krishna, extending his congratulations to the vocalist for the award.

Update: 2024-03-23 08:08 GMT
The TN CM said that Krishna (in pic) is being targeted by a section of people for his progressive ideology | FilePhoto

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed his support for renowned Carnatic musician T M Krishna on Saturday (March 23), saying that the vocalist is facing criticism from certain quarters due to his progressive ideology.

The CM, in a post on social media said: "It is regrettable that a section of people, due to hatred and with ulterior motives are criticising Krishna as he is continuously talking about the ordinary people and it is in the wake of his progressive political stand." Stalin backing the noted singer comes against the background of some Carnatic musicians opposing the 'Sangita Kalanidhi' award announced days ago by The Music Academy for Krishna. Such musicians who opposed the award to Krishna had criticised Periyar EV Ramasamy.

The Chief Minister, also the president of ruling DMK, without directly referring to those opposing Krishna, said dragging Periyar into this controversy and castigating the reformist leader was not fair.

Religious faith and politics

The CM lauded the office-bearers of The Music Academy for recognising Krishna. He extended his greetings to the vocalist for the award.

Asserting that Krishna's talent cannot be disputed at all by any person, Stalin appealed that 'narrow-minded politics' be not 'mixed up with music' like mingling religious faith with politics.

(With agency inputs)

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