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“Lord Rama’s Birthplace In Ayodhya Is Bogus”, Says DMK Member & TN Textbook Corporation Head Dindigul Leoni

September 14, 2023
The Commune

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Sanathana Dharma (Hindu religion), a new video has emerged, this time featuring remarks by DMK member Dindigul Leoni who also heads the Tamil Nadu Textbook & Educational Services Corporation.

In the video, which was posted on the social media platform X, Leoni makes provocative comments that have ignited a fresh wave of debate and concern.

In the video, Dindigul Leoni is seen making a statement that has drawn widespread attention. He asserts, “Today, a bogus story has been created that Lord Rama was born in the place where Babar Masjid was situated in Ayodhya. Destruction of Babar Masjid and building of Ram temple by Sanatana Dharma forces is the biggest betrayal by them.”

It is not explicitly clear when and where he made these statements. By the looks of it, it seems that he is addressing a political rally. 

Dindigul Leoni’s Controversial History

Dindigul Leoni, in addition to his political affiliations, holds the position of chairman at the Tamil Nadu Textbooks Corporation. He has been a prominent figure in various Tamil debates (pattimandram) over the years but has also been involved in multiple controversies, often due to his use of vulgar and derogatory language.

Leoni recently faced criticism for making crass comments about the late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. His remarks were widely condemned, especially because of the nature of language which has become a part of his public interactions.

Moreover, Leoni has a history of making inappropriate comments, particularly concerning women. He has been known to make disrespectful remarks about a woman’s body shape and structure during political rallies, drawing sharp criticism from various quarters.

Leoni’s latest comments have triggered outrage among various sections of society. This comes at a time when the dust caused by the “eradicate Sanathana Dharma” remarks of DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin still hasn’t settled. 

DMK Members Toe Same Line On Sanathana Dharma

These comments coming from Leoni only indicate that the DMK as a whole is consistently making negative remarks about Sanathana Dharma, a religion followed by the majority of the population, seemingly for the sake of garnering votes.

DMK MP A Raja and MLA Ponmudi were also in the news over the past few days for their remarks on Sanathana Dharma. A Raja equated Sanathana Dharma to HIV AIDS and leprosy. In another video that went viral, he said that “Hindu religion was a menace to India and the world. 

DMK Minister Ponmudi whose residence was recently raided by the ED over money laundering charges said that the I.N.D.I.Alliance was made to oppose Sanathana Dharma. 

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