Prime Minister Narendra Modi's accusation that the DMK government in Tamil Nadu is "harassing hardworking Bihari migrants" has triggered a fierce political storm, drawing vehement condemnation from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Congress leaders. Delivered during a campaign rally in Bihar's Chapra on October 30, 2025, Modi's remarks targeted the opposition INDIA bloc ahead of the state's November 2025 assembly elections, alleging a pattern of discrimination against Biharis by DMK and Congress rulers in southern states.

In a pointed X post on October 31, Stalin accused Modi of "cheap politics" that erodes the dignity of his office, urging him to cease fostering enmity between communities. "As a Tamilian, I painfully request Narendra Modi not to lose his responsible dignity with such speeches," Stalin wrote, condemning the BJP for "expressing hatred towards Tamils" in poll-bound states like Bihar and Odisha. He called for an end to divisive tactics pitting Hindus against Muslims or Tamils against Biharis, emphasizing national welfare over electoral malice.

Congress MP Manickam Tagore echoed the outrage, labeling Modi's comments a hallmark of "RSS-trained politics of hatred" embedded in the Prime Minister's "political DNA." In an X post, Tagore decried the rhetoric for sowing discord among "thousands of Bihar brothers working peacefully in Tamil Nadu," pledging solidarity with Stalin to safeguard India's unity in diversity. The criticism aligns with broader Congress accusations that the BJP exploits regional fault lines for votes, citing similar past claims against Biharis in Punjab, Karnataka, and Telangana.

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DMK organizational secretary R.S. Bharathi escalated the retort, branding the Modi regime "worse than British rule" for alleged anti-Tamil bias. He highlighted instances of BJP leaders' slurs—such as Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan calling Tamilians "lacking civility," a BJP MP labeling southerners "black," and a Karnataka minister blaming Tamils for a Bengaluru blast. Bharathi slammed fund disparities, noting Tamil Nadu receives just 29 paise per rupee contributed versus Bihar's ₹7, questioning BJP's development record during its 15-year alliance rule there.

Defending Modi, Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai asserted the remarks reflect "entirely true" realities of DMK hostility, citing ministers like Ponmudi, TRB Raja, and A. Raja, alongside grassroots functionaries, for mocking Biharis and inciting bias. Annamalai accused the DMK of deflecting from a recent ₹888-crore municipal scam, framing the row as a diversion from corruption. As Bihar polls heat up, the exchange underscores deepening north-south rifts, with DMK MP Kanimozhi decrying BJP's "hate politics" during northern elections

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