The BJP-led Union government is introducing legislations in Parliament, such as the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, only to divert people’s attention, and the DMK will oppose these “black Bills,” Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said on Thursday (August 21, 2025).

Mr. Stalin was referring to the Bills that seek to remove from office any Prime Minister, Chief Minister, Union Minister, or Minister arrested and detained in custody for 30 days. The Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and The Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025, were moved by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament on Wednesday (August 20).

“Earlier, they [BJP] brought in various legislations against the minorities, such as the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The same way that the DMK strongly opposed those legislations, we would oppose these black Bills,” Mr. Stalin said, while addressing an event in Kalaignar Arangam on Anna Salai in Chennai.

Mr. Stalin further said: “Why are they doing this? They are doing this only to divert the attention of the people. Not just that; they are doing this to divert the country from the path of democracy.” The DMK government would always stand by the minorities, he added.

Mr. Stalin said: “The DMK is for you. It would always stand by you, especially the minorities.” At the event, the Chief Minister released books authored by late former Minister A. Rahman Khan — namely, Niyayangalin Payanam, Mounamai Urangum Panithuligal, Ulagamariya Tajmahalgal, Poo.. Pookkum Ilaiyuthir Kaalam, and Vaanam Paarkatha Natchathirangal. He also released a compilation of the former Minister’s speeches in the Assembly. IUML leader K.M. Kader Mohideen received the first copies of these books.

Mr. Stalin also appreciated the late former Minister’s son Zubair Khan for bringing out the publications. He recalled the long association of former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi with Rahman Khan.

“M.G.R. repeatedly invited Rahman Khan to join his party, but he was steadfast in his principles. Bombs were hurled at his house not once but twice. This did not deter him. One time, they threatened him in his house with a machete. Rahman Khan muzzled the man who hurled a dagger at him,” Mr. Stalin said.

In his speech, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin referred to some of the thoughts of Rahman Khan and further said: “Today, some slaves in Tamil Nadu politics are fearing the fascists.” Quoting a haiku penned by the former Minister, the Deputy Chief Minister further said: “Some slaves are doing in Delhi what even puppets won’t do.”