BJP Mahila Morcha National President and Coimbatore South MLA Vanathi Srinivasan has slammed Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks on eradicating Sanatana Dharma (Hindu Religion) while being a Christian. Vanathi Srinivasan said that such remarks go against the principles of his sworn office.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s son Udhayanidhi Stalin stoked a controversy claiming that Sanatana Dharma like Dengue, Malaria, and Corona has to be eradicated and not just opposed.
The incident happened during the Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association organized “Eradicate Sanatanam Conclave” at Kamarajar Chennai on 2 September 2023, akin to the anti-Hindu Dismantling Global Hindutva conference that was held in 2021. This conference, which openly discusses the destruction of Hindu Dharma, has raised serious questions about the political climate in the state.
Following his comments, politicians including the alliance partners of DMK such as Congress and Shiva Sena, and some political commentators have condemned Udhayanidhi Stalin’s speech.
BJP Coimbatore South MLA Vanathi Srinivasan chastised Udhayanidhi saying, “Udhayanidhi speaking like this is against the religion of a particular people (Hindus). Secondly, it is against the beliefs of the people belonging to that community. Thirdly, Udayanidhi Stalin’s speech was part of an agenda to woo minority votes and to convert Hindus to minority religions.”
Vanathi Srinivasan added, “He has clearly said that his wife is a Christian and that he believes in Christianity. Therefore, while being a Christian, how can he justify not breaching his oath of office when he advocates for the elimination of Hindu religious beliefs?”
கிருஸ்துவ மதத்தில் இருந்து கொண்டு ஹிந்து மத நம்பிக்கைகளை வேரருப்பேன் என்று @Udhaystalin பேசுவது எடுத்துக்கொண்ட உறுதி மொழிக்கு எதிரானது. pic.twitter.com/ittZSa4jV8
— Vanathi Srinivasan (@VanathiBJP) September 4, 2023
Udhayanidhi Stalin spilled the beans that he and his wife are Christians while speaking at a Christmas celebration event organized on 22 December 2022 at Chennai.
“I’m proud to call myself a Christian. Today, all Sanghis (a colloquial reference denoting devout Hindus and supporters of RSS-BJP) will be burning. Because Sekarbabu (Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Minister) is saying ‘Hallelujah’, Udhayanidhi is saying ‘I’m a Christian’. Yes, I will say that I’m a Muslim too.”, DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin had said.
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