Tamil Nadu's Thundu: From Equality to Election Fashion!
Ever thought a simple shoulder cloth could be a political superstar? In Tamil Nadu, the 'melthundu' started as a symbol of respect and a powerful protest against caste discrimination by Periyar. But over the years, it transformed! From DMK's Annadurai's long white shawl to Karunanidhi's yellow one, and Vaiko's black thundu for protest, it became a political identity. Even PM Modi wears it to connect with Tamil sentiments. Now, parties like DMK are even using chequered thundus for branding before the 2026 polls. It's gone from fighting hierarchy to ironically creating new style statements within parties. What a journey for a piece of cloth!
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Ever thought a simple shoulder cloth could be a political superstar? In Tamil Nadu, the 'melthundu' started as a symbol of respect and a powerful protest against caste discrimination by Periyar. But over the years, it transformed! From DMK's Annadurai's long white shawl to Karunanidhi's yellow one, and Vaiko's black thundu for protest, it became a political identity. Even PM Modi wears it to connect with Tamil sentiments. Now, parties like DMK are even using chequered thundus for branding before the 2026 polls. It's gone from fighting hierarchy to ironically creating new style statements within parties. What a journey for a piece of cloth!
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