CHENNAI, June 1 -- A political row erupted in Tamil Nadu on Sunday over the Lok Bhavan's portrayal of famous Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar clad in saffron attire garnering criticism from the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its ally Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK).

At an event on Saturday, state governor Rajendra Arlekar presided over the Thiruvalluvar Thirunaal Vizha (Vaikasi Anusham Valluvar Thirunaal) organised by the Thiruvalluvar Thirunaal Kazhagam at the Lok Bhavan. During the event, Arlekar paid floral tributes to the picture of Thiruvalluvar seen in saffron attire contrary to the original image of the poet clad in white robe.

DMK's youth wing secretary Udhayanidh...