DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has clarified his controversial remarks about “abolishing” Sanatan Dharma after sparking a fresh uproar in Tamil Nadu. He said he meant ending the caste system that divides people into upper and lower castes, arguing it would not stop anyone from visiting temples. In an X post, he said his position is rooted in Dravidian movement ideas and the principles of Periyar, Ambedkar, Anna and Kalaignar, opposing inequality and oppression.
A new controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after TVK MLA S Mustafa said his party entered politics to “eradicate Sanatan Dharma,” citing Periyar and Ambedkar. The remarks follow Udhayanidhi Stalin’s earlier comments that triggered a nationwide backlash, with critics accusing the TVK of targeting Hindu beliefs for political advantage. The dispute is intensifying across parties and public platforms.
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RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale hit back at DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin’s call to eradicate Sanatan Dharma, saying it will not disappear. He compared Sanatan to an eternal banyan tree that cannot be wished away, arguing it reflects India’s spirit and worldview rather than just a religious practice. Hosabale also claimed Sanatan can stay fresh while embracing modernity.
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