DMK Minister's 'Table Cleaners' Slur: Panneerselvam Ignites North-South Political Firestorm

A sharp political row has erupted in Tamil Nadu following DMK Minister Panneerselvam's derogatory remarks about North Indian migrants. The comments, labeling migrants as 'table cleaners,' have drawn severe criticism from the BJP and civil society, reigniting the debate on regionalism versus nationalism ahead of the 2026 elections.