Biharis ‘less brainy’, snatching away jobs from Tamilians: DMK leader KN Nehru sparks row over racist remarks

DMK leader KN Nehru has sparked a row over his racist remarks as he called Biharis ‘less brainy’ and accused them of snatching away jobs from Tamilians.

Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration Minister and DMK leader KN Nehru has sparked a controversy over his racist remarks on Biharis. The minister reportedly said that Biharis are less intelligent than Tamils, and accused them of taking away jobs from Tamilians. KN Nehru made these remarks on July 25, while speaking at an employment camp hosted by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) office in Tiruchirappalli. The week-long training had started on July 23, with KN Nehru participating on July 25.