Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remarks got here at a writers’ convention in Chennai.
New Delhi:
Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu minister and son of Chief Minister MK Stalin, stated on Saturday that Sanatana Dharma is towards the concept of social justice and should be “eradicated”.
Mr Stalin in contrast Sanatana Dharma with illnesses like dengue and malaria, inviting sharp criticism from BJP leaders.
“Sanatana is like malaria and dengue and so it should be eradicated and never opposed,” he stated as quoted by information company ANI.
The feedback triggered large backlash on social media, with many calling for a case to be filed towards the Tamil Nadu minister.
“Rahul Gandhi speaks of ‘mohabbat ki dukaan‘ however Congress ally DMK’s scion talks about eradicating Sanatana Dharma. Congress’s silence is help for this genocidal name. INDIA Alliance, true to its identify, if given a chance, will annihilate the millennia-old civilisation that’s Bharat,” BJP’s Amit Malviya posted on X, previously often known as Twitter.
Udhayanidhi Stalin’s hate speech with Hindi subtitles.
Rahul Gandhi speaks of ‘मोहब्बत की दुकान’ however Congress ally DMK’s scion talks about eradicating Sanatana Dharma. Congress’s silence is help for this genocidal name…
I.N.D.I Alliance, true to its identify, if given an… https://t.co/hfTVBBxHQ5pic.twitter.com/ymMY04f983
— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) September 2, 2023
The DMK, a member of the INDIA bloc, met with different opposition leaders in Mumbai lately to streamline methods for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the place they are going to be contesting towards the BJP-led NDA.
Mr Stalin’s remarks got here at a writers’ convention in Chennai the place he stated Sanatana Dharma can’t be merely opposed however should be eradicated. The Tamil Nadu minister argued that the concept is inherently regressive, dividing individuals on the idea of caste and gender, and is basically against equality and social justice.
Responding to Mr Malviya’s tweet, he wrote: “I by no means known as for the genocide of people who find themselves following Sanatans Dharma. Sanatana Dharma is a precept that divides individuals within the identify of caste and faith. Uprooting Sanatana Dharma is upholding humanity and human equality. I stand firmly by each phrase I’ve spoken. I spoke on behalf of the oppressed and marginalized, that suffer because of the Sanatana Dharma.
I by no means known as for the genocide of people who find themselves following Sanatan Dharma. Sanatan Dharma is a precept that divides individuals within the identify of caste and faith. Uprooting Sanatan Dharma is upholding humanity and human equality.
I stand firmly by each phrase I’ve spoken. I spoke… https://t.co/Q31uVNdZVb
— Udhay (@Udhaystalin) September 2, 2023
“I’m able to current the intensive writings of Periyar and Ambedkar, who carried out in-depth analysis on Sanatana Dharma and its adverse impression on society in any discussion board. Let me reiterate the essential side of my speech: I consider, just like the unfold of illnesses like COVID-19, Dengue, and Malaria by mosquitoes, that Sanatana Dharma is accountable for many social evils.
“I am prepared to confront any challenges that come my way, whether in a court of law or the people’s court. Stop spreading fake news.”
Okay Annamalai, the state president of the BJP, accused Udhayanidhi Stalin and Chief Minister MK Stalin, of echoing the concepts of Christian missionaries.
“The only resolve that the Gopalapuram Family has is to accumulate wealth beyond the State GDP. Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin, you, your father, or his or your idealogue have a bought-out idea from Christian missionaries and the idea of those missionaries was to cultivate dimwits like you to parrot their malicious ideology,” Mr Annamalai wrote on X.
The solely resolve that the Gopalapuram Family has is to build up wealth past the State GDP.
Thiru @Udhaystalin, you, your father, or his or your idealogue have a bought-out thought from Christian missionaries & the concept of these missionaries was to domesticate dimwits such as you to… https://t.co/sWVs3v1viM
— Okay.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) September 2, 2023
“Tamil Nadu is a land of spiritualism. The best you can do is to hold a Mic in an event like this and rant out your frustration!” he added.
Congress chief Nana Patole has distanced the celebration from Mr Stalin’s remarks. Mr Patole stated that the Congress celebration respects all religions and doesn’t wish to make any feedback that might harm anybody’s sentiments.
“Congress’ stand is clear, we do not want to comment on any religion or to hurt anyone’s sentiments,” he stated as quoted by information company ANI.
