Chennai: Amid a nationwide controversy triggered by his remarks on ‘Sanatan Dharma’, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s son and minister Udhayanidhi has now accused the Bharatiya Janata Occasion of ‘twisting’ his assertion and spreading faux information. Speaking to the reporters late on Sunday, Udhayanidhi reiterated his declare of ‘abolishing’ Sanatana Dharma and mentioned that he’ll maintain demanding this. “I’m saying once more that I solely criticised Sanatana Dharma and that Sanatana Dharma ought to be abolished. I’ll say this constantly. Few are being infantile saying I invited for genocide whereas others are saying that Dravidam ought to be abolished. Does that imply DMKians ought to be killed? When PM Modi says ‘Congress Mukth Bharat’, does that imply Congressmen ought to be killed?” Udhayanishi mentioned.
He additional mentioned that he’s prepared for any type of case if filed in connection together with his comment. “What’s Sanatana? Sanatana means nothing ought to be modified and all are everlasting. However the Dravida mannequin requires change and all ought to be equal. BJP twisting my assertion and spreading faux information, it is their ordinary job. I’m able to face no matter instances they file in opposition to me. BJP is terrified of the INDIA Alliance and to divert that they’re saying all this…DMK’s coverage is One clan, one God,” he added.
Udhayanidhi on Saturday that Sanatana Dharma is in opposition to the concept of social justice and have to be “eradicated”.
Stalin in contrast Sanatana Dharma with ailments like dengue and malaria, inviting sharp criticism from BJP leaders.
“Few issues can’t be opposed; they need to solely be abolished. We won’t oppose Dengue, mosquitoes, Malaria, or coronavirus, we have now to eradicate them. In the identical method, we have now to eradicate Sanatana (Sanatan Dharma). Somewhat than merely opposing Sanatana, it ought to be eradicated,” he mentioned.,” he mentioned.
We Are Working For 90% Hindus: DMK Amid Sanatana Dharma Row
DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan asserted on Sunday that 5 religions, together with Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, had emerged in opposition to what they termed because the “so-called” Sanatana Dharma whereas stressing that it’s DMK that’s devoted to working for the betterment of the 90 % of Hindus within the nation.
DMK chief and son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Udayanidhi Stalin stoked a row after he mentioned that “Sanatan Dharma can’t be merely opposed however ought to be eradicated like Dengue, Mosquitoes, Malaria and Corona”.
“What Udhayanidhi mentioned is a quite simple factor. He mentioned what the Tamil tradition is. The Tamil tradition is all males are born equal…He did not need any distinction by beginning or by class…Buddhism had are available India, lengthy again. Jainism had are available India, Sikhism had are available India…They’re all in opposition to…If I discuss Christianity and Islam, they are going to say it’s international. However I’m speaking about sure religions that had began in India solely due to this so-called Sanatana. There have been 5 religions within the North, which had come in opposition to Sanatana. It isn’t Udhyanidhi, it began with Gautam Buddha,” Elangovan mentioned whereas chatting with ANI.
Stressing that the DMK social gathering is working for the individuals from backward courses, he mentioned that the ruling social gathering in Tamil Nadu is working for the 90 per cent of Hindus within the nation.
Udhayanidhi Faces Large Backlash Over ‘Sanatan Dharma’ Comment
The feedback triggered large backlash on social media, with many calling for a case to be filed in opposition to the Tamil Nadu minister. Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remarks got here at a writers’ convention in Chennai the place he mentioned Sanatana Dharma can’t be merely opposed however have to be eradicated. The Tamil Nadu minister argued that the concept is inherently regressive, dividing individuals on the premise of caste and gender, and is basically against equality and social justice.
The remarks drew immense criticism from the Nationwide Democratic Alliance (NDA), with the Bharatiya Janata Occasion’s senior chief and Union Dwelling Minister Amit Shah terming it as an insult to Sanatan Dharma.
Case Filed Towards Udhayanidhi Stalin
A Supreme Courtroom lawyer on Sunday filed a criticism with Delhi Police in opposition to Udhayanidhi Stalin, Sports activities Minister of the Authorities of Tamil Nadu and son of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu over his controversial assertion on Saturday on ‘Santana Dharma’. Complainant Vineet Jindal, a practising lawyer, has claimed that Udhayanidhi Maran in a speech made a provocative, inflammatory, derogatory, and inciting assertion in opposition to Sanatan Dharam.
