New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- BJP leaders on Thursday condemned Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader MRK Panneerselvam's alleged statement targeting North Indians.

The minister in the Tamil Nadu government allegedly made derogatory remarks against North Indians, calling them "panipuri sellers" and "table cleaners."

Speaking to ANI, BJP MP Darshan Singh Choudhary said that such statements undermine prosperity in North India.

"This is a shameless and problematic statement. Such people try to ruin the Sanatani atmosphere of North India. They should not engage in such practices," he said.

Meanwhile, BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal provided a pluralistic stance, saying that everyone's contribution must be "accepted well," underscoring the potential rol...