DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s comments about eradicating Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) and equating the religion to mosquitoes, dengue, malaria, and corona has set off a huge political storm across the country.
Speaking at an event organized by Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers & Artists Association, Udhayanidhi Stalin said “The title of this conference has been excellently coined. You’ve named it as ‘Abolish Sanatanam Conference’ and not ‘Oppose Sanatanam Conference’, so my best wishes to that.”
He further said “Mosquitoes, dengue, flu, malaria, corona – we should not oppose these things. They’ve to be eradicated completely. Same is the case with Santanam (Hinduism). Our first work should be to abolish/eradicate Sanatanam instead of opposing it. So, my appreciations to you all for giving an apt title to the meeting.”
Ironically, the meeting was also attended by Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Minister PK Sekarbabu.
In Tamil Nadu, the BJP has upped the ante on the DMK for spewing hate on a religious community. On 3 September 2023, BJP Tamil Nadu President K. Annamalai condemning the DMK Minister said “Mr. Udhayanidhi Stalin and all DMK people have to understand. Mughals tried, they couldn’t do it. East India Company tried, they couldn’t do it. The Christian Missionaries who came only to southern part of India, specifically to Tirunelveli, to parts of Kanchipuram, Chennai. They tried their best in the late 1800s, they couldn’t abolish it. Who is Udhayanidhi Stalin to abolish Sanatana Dharma? It can never be abolished. It only shows that this (state) government is essentially anti-Hindu.”
Now, the BJP Tamil Nadu head has demanded the resignation of HR&CE Minister Sekar Babu for participating in the anti-Hindu event.
“In the meeting on Eradication of Sanatana Dharma, DK Leader Thiru K. Veeramani confirmed that Sanatana Dharma & Hindu Religion are the same. Later in the same meeting, Thiru @Udhaystalin asked for eradication of Sanatana dharma. TN’s HR&CE Minister Thiru @PKSekarbabu was in the stage & remained a mute spectator to this entire hate speech against Hindu Religion. He has lost moral right to continue as HR&CE Minister of the state & has to step down immediately.”, Annamalai said.
He further added that if the Sekarbabu doesn’t resign as HR&CE Minister before 10th September 2023, BJP cadres would gherao every HR&CE office in the state on 11th September including the head office in Chennai and continue the protest until he resigns.
In the meeting on Eradication of Sanatana Dharma, DK Leader Thiru K. Veeramani confirmed that Sanatana Dharma & Hindu Religion are the same.
A tragic incident had unfolded in Kallakinaru village in Tirupur district in which four members of the family were hacked to death. The incident has sent shockwaves across Tamil Nadu leading to concerns about the plight of law and order in the state.
The shocking event, in which four members of a single family were brutally hacked to death near Palladam in Tirupur district, has left the community in profound shock and sorrow. Among the victims were two women, and all four individuals fell victim to this brutal attack, carried out with sickles. The reason for this brutal murder being – objection to drinking alcohol in the backyard.
The horrifying incident unfolded when Senthilkumar confronted Venkatesan and two associates who were consuming alcohol in their backyard. They were chased away by Senthil Kumar. In a fit of rage, the intoxicated attacker used a sickle, resulting in the tragic deaths of four individuals: Senthil Kumar, Mohanraj, Pushpavathy, and Rathinambal. This deeply distressing event, where four family members were brutally slain, has left the community in shock.
Law enforcement responded to this horrifying incident by arresting Chellamuthu from Manaparai, Trichy, a suspect in this murder case. The police are currently in pursuit of the two others who remain at large.
In the wake of this heart-wrenching tragedy, K Annamalai, the Bharatiya Janata Party state president, expressed his profound sorrow and shock on his social media platform. He decried the apparent breakdown of law and order in Tamil Nadu and urged swift and decisive action to bring the culprits to justice.
Law & order in TN is in Shambles. Corrupt DMK is responsible for transforming TN into a lawless state. @BJP4TamilNadu functionary & members of his family were brutally killed last night for objecting drunkards for using their backyard.
குடியிருப்புப் பகுதியில் மது அருந்தியதைத் தட்டிக்கேட்ட, பல்லடம் சட்டமன்றம் பொங்கலூர் மேற்கு ஒன்றியம் மாதப்பூர் பஞ்சாயத்து கிளை @BJP4Tamilnadu தலைவர் சகோதரர் திரு.மோகன்ராஜ் அவர்கள் சமூகவிரோதிகளால் குடும்பத்துடன் வெட்டிக் கொல்லப்பட்ட செய்தியறிந்து மிகுந்த அதிர்ச்சி அடைந்தேன். திரு.…
Additionally, it’s worth noting that efforts were underway in the Palladam West Union Madapur Panchayat Branch to address the issue of alcohol consumption in residential areas. However, the alcohol menace before it being eradicated permanently took the lives of 4 innocent civilians.
A wave of anguish and outrage has gripped both relatives and villagers, who are demanding justice as they stage protests. They have vowed not to release the bodies of the other three victims until the perpetrator responsible for this horrifying incident is apprehended.
Actor Prakash Raj has once again found himself in controversy, this mocking Hindu seers who had attended the new Parliament inauguration and placed the Sengol. The man was in the news a while back for the distasteful meme he shared about the Chandrayaan-3 mission.
The actor was booked for this post and owing to which he came up with an explanation that it was an old Malayali joke.
In the wake of Udhayanidhi Stalin‘s Hindumisic comments that stirred anger among Hindus across India, Prakash Raj appears to be capitalizing on the same sentiment by making another post insulting Hindu seers as “Tanatanis”, a mockery of “Sanatani” (Hindus). He tweeted on Twitter (X), “Back to the Future ..a #Tanathani parliament.. dear CITIZENS are you okay with this… #justasking”
He shared a photo of the Aadheenams sharing space with Prime Minister Modi during the Sengol ceremony before its installation in the new Parliament premises.
It has been noticed that several woke and left-liberal self-proclaimed atheists refer to Sanathana Dharma as “Tanathana Dharma” and other such mocking words.
Many netizens replied a resounding YES to his question in the post.
On 3 September 2023, he shared the below meme which said, “Hindus are not #TanaThanis .. Tanathanis are #AntiHumans .. RT if you agree. Happy Sunday to all #justasking” with the image of EV Ramasamy Naicker and BR Ambedkar.
Several netizens questioned his real agenda. One of them shared a picture of him lighting a lamp at a movie set, with the caption, “Anti human Prakash Raj on movie set”.
Prakash Raj was also accused recently for encroaching into government land and converting a public road into a private road that led to his under construction home in Kodaikanal. After complaints from the farmers in the villages around Kodaikanal, notice was issued to him by the Kodaikanal Zonal Deputy Block Development Officer asking him to provide clarification regarding the alleged occupation of government land in the Vilpatti panchayat of Kodaikanal for the construction of a bungalow.
The actor has in the past criticised Prime Minister Modi by sharing several memes comparing him to Hitler and addressing him as “Station Master”.
The Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association organized the “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.
Thol. Thirumavalavan of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), a party belonging to the I.N.D.I. Alliance, who participated in the conclave made objectionable remarks against Sanatana Dharma aka Hinduism.
Thirumavalavan said, “Credits should be given to the Progressive Writers Association for conducting the ‘Abolish Sanatanam Conclave’ amid the crisis. It is only in Tamil Nadu that conferences like this are held in India and fascists are challenged. It is the specialty and pride of Tamil Nadu. It is rare that such strong voices against Sanatanam arise anywhere else in India except Tamil Nadu.”
He added, “Sanatanam signifies permanence, suggesting that it lacks a commencement or conclusion, birth or demise. It’s often referred to as eternal. This is its literal interpretation. However, permanence goes against the natural order of things. In nature, everything is susceptible to change, and nothing remains constant. Therefore, Sanatanam contradicts the principles of nature. It can be summarized in one simple statement: ‘Inequality based on birth is enduring.’ This enduring inequality is what constitutes Sanatana Dharma. Sanatanam opposes the concept of social equality, and it is incumbent upon us to challenge this ideology.”
He stated, “Communism stands in opposition to Sanatanam. An understanding of Communism can shed light on the concept of Sanatanam. Anything that contradicts Communism can be considered as Sanatanam. Communism rejects the exploitation of labor, the concentration of power, hegemony, and oppression. Conversely, Sanatana Dharma encompasses these elements. While we often associate Sanatanam with Brahminism, it fundamentally encompasses the exploitation of labor, the concentration of power, hegemony, and oppression. Presently, it is the Brahmins who predominantly embody this Sanatanam. Therefore, we commonly refer to Sanatanam as Paarpaniyam. It is rare to hear Brahmins themselves describe their ideology as Paarpaniyam or Brahminism. Instead, it is we who assign them this label. The credit for this identification of Paarpaniyam or Brahminism goes to Ambedkar and Periyar.”
He continued by stating, “Paarpaniyam (Brahminism), Hindutva, and Hinduism are distinct concepts; they are not synonymous but share connections. They all fall under a common framework. Sanatanam forms the core of Hinduism, which involves the belief in deities like Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma, Murugan, and Parvathi, and the narratives associated with them as found in Puranas and Ithihasas. Hindutva, however, stands apart from Hinduism. Hinduism serves as a tool employed by Brahmins, the BJP, or Sangh Parivars to further their agendas. It is a political ideology they have crafted to advance their objectives. Hindutva does not concern itself with deities like Shiva or Vishnu; instead, it is the political agenda of Sangh Parivars that leverages Hinduism for political gain. It is founded on Hindu majoritarianism and stands in opposition to secularism, advocating for the declaration of contemporary India as a Hindu Rashtra. This stance is contrary to the principles of the Constitution. It’s important to note that the average Hindu devotee does not engage in the destruction of religious texts or places of worship, be it the Bible or a Mosque. These actions are attributed to the Sangh Parivar and their promotion of Hindutva.”
Thiruma elaborated, stating, “Throughout his lifetime, Gandhi frequently invoked the phrase ‘Hare Ram’ and adhered to Hinduism. However, it was Nathuram Godse and his adherents, who subscribed to Hindutva, that perpetrated his assassination. Remarkably, Godse targeted Gandhi, a believer in secularism, despite his Hindu faith, rather than Periyar and Ambedkar, who openly critiqued Hinduism. Had Gandhi aspired for India to become a Hindu Rashtra, it would have been impossible for Nehru to act counter to his wishes. Nehru would have unquestionably complied had Gandhi expressed such a desire. However, Gandhi did not make such a request. Despite differing viewpoints among the leaders of the independence movement, it was the principle of secularism that united them.”
The I.N.D.I. Alliance MP remarked, “Despite the widespread opposition to the Emergency declared by Indira Gandhi, she made a significant contribution by enshrining secularism in India’s constitution. This is why we extend our support to the Congress party. Rahul Gandhi, much like Nehru and Indira Gandhi, upholds the principle of secularism, which aligns with our values. When India officially declared itself a democratic republic, it faced resistance from organizations like the RSS. Their opposition stemmed from the fact that the Indian constitution champions ideals such as social justice, equality, liberty, and fraternity. Because these values contradicted their beliefs, they opposed the Indian constitution. This ideology is reminiscent of Sanatana Dharma, also known as Manusmriti, authored by Manu. Manusmriti perpetuates the caste system, prescribing distinct roles for each varna. It creates a hierarchical division and relegates women to a lower status, classifying them as ‘Shudra.’ Consequently, women were denied various rights, including access to education, property rights, freedom of expression, among others. This ideology is an intrinsic part of the Vedic religion established by the Aryans, setting it apart from Hinduism.”
Alluding indirectly to the Brahmin community, the I.N.D.I. Alliance MP commented, “It is this particular ideology, Sanatana Dharma, that has enabled a certain community (Brahmins) to enjoy a lifestyle of consuming ghee and lentils without engaging in labor for countless centuries. Even individuals who undertake challenging occupations like cattle or goat herding cannot afford a single meal with ghee and lentils. The Brahmins have established a societal framework that has allowed them to sustain a diet of ghee and lentils for millennia without engaging in manual labor.”
He further said that Sudhras have had animosity towards Brahmins for a long time and that the OBCs in India are looking at Sudhras as their enemies instead of Brahmins who are their real enemies. He added, “When OBC turns against Brahminism and Aryans, Sanathana Dharma will be destroyed. SC/ST have never taken lands or properties or rights of OBCs. But OBCs see Sudhras as their enemies. This is the victory of Sanatana Dharma. We have to work against this psychology. Sanatana Dharma can be destroyed when we turn OBC against FC (Forward Caste).”
தமிழ்நாடு முற்போக்கு எழுத்தாளர் கலைஞர்கள் சங்கத்தின் சார்பில் நடைபெற்ற #சனாதன ஒழிப்பு மாநாட்டில் கலந்துகொண்டு உரையாற்றினேன். pic.twitter.com/LW6cfV8X9s
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s son and DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has landed in soup for his objectionable remarks about Sanatana Dharma aka Hinduism.
The DMK dynast had said that Sanatana Dharma should be eradicated like mosquitoes, dengue, flu, corona.
Speaking at the event, Udhayanidhi Stalin said “The title of this conference has been excellently coined. You’ve named it as ‘Abolish Sanatanam Conference’ and not ‘Oppose Sanatanam Conference’, so my best wishes to that.”
He further said “Mosquitoes, dengue, flu, malaria, corona – we should not oppose these things. They’ve to be eradicated completely. Same is the case with Santanam (Hinduism). Our first work should be to abolish/eradicate Sanatanam instead of opposing it. So, my appreciations to you all for giving an apt title to the meeting.”
These remarks coming from a sitting Minister of the DMK, which is a major partner of the I.N.D.I Alliance has set off a political storm with many lashing out at the DMK Minister for his hate speech.
BJP Tamil Nadu President K. Annamalai posted on his social media that DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s comments are a bought-out idea from Christian missionaries.
“Thiru @Udhaystalin, you, your father, or his or your idealogue have a bought-out idea from Christian missionaries & the idea of those missionaries was to cultivate dimwits like you to parrot their malicious ideology.”, Annamalai said lashing out at Udhayanidhi Stalin.
“Tamil Nadu is a land of spiritualism. The best you can do is to hold a Mic in an event like this & rant out your frustration!”, he further added.
The only resolve that the Gopalapuram Family has is to accumulate wealth beyond the State GDP.
Thiru @Udhaystalin, you, your father, or his or your idealogue have a bought-out idea from Christian missionaries & the idea of those missionaries was to cultivate dimwits like you to… https://t.co/sWVs3v1viM
In his byte to the ANI, Annamalai said that the word Sanatana Dharma has been in existence even before Islam or Christianity came.
“The word ‘Sanatana Dharma’ was there even before the Christian religion or Islamic religion came or for that matter any other religion. ‘Sanatana Dharma’ means eternal dharma, timeless dharma. A dharma that will stand the test of time. That is the meaning of Santana Dharma. It has been there for a long long long time. Udhayanidhi in December 2022 he calls himself a Christian. Even before that it came.”, he said.
Annamalai further said “What Udhayanidhi spoke yesterday, every Indian, all 142 crore Indians should condemn this because the visceral hatred for a particular religion has come out yesterday.”
“Every year the Dravida Kazhagam and their like-minded people they keep organizing some or the other conference. Last year it was ‘Santana Opposing Conference’. This year it is ‘Sanatana Eradication Conference’. They’ve gone one level up to say eradication. And the speech that he gave. I saw his speech also. I don’t think he was speaking extempore [sic]. If somebody is speaking extempore [sic] looking at people then we can say probably the words got slipped up. He was reading from a prepared text. Which means, consciously the text was prepared. In a stage, he was reading it line by line. You can very clearly make out from his body language. Where he says like cholera, dengue, mosquito, like COVID, Sanatana should be eradicated. Eradcation of a particular culture, if I can equate some other word to it, it is called genocide. That is what Hitler did for Jews. And that is the level to which a sitting Minister of Tamil Nadu government speaks. So, not only Hindu religion, every 142 crore people of India should condemn it.”, Annamalai said.
#WATCH | Chennai: On Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Sanatana Dharma should be eradicated' remark, Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai says "…The word 'Sanatana Dharma' was there even before the Christian religion or Islamic religion came. 'Sanatana Dharma' means… pic.twitter.com/Io3RnPPaHR
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s son and DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has landed in soup for his objectionable remarks about Sanatana Dharma aka Hinduism.
The DMK dynast had said that Sanatana Dharma should be eradicated like mosquitoes, dengue, flu, corona.
Speaking at the event, Udhayanidhi Stalin said “The title of this conference has been excellently coined. You’ve named it as ‘Abolish Sanatanam Conference’ and not ‘Oppose Sanatanam Conference’, so my best wishes to that.”
He further said “Mosquitoes, dengue, flu, malaria, corona – we should not oppose these things. They’ve to be eradicated completely. Same is the case with Santanam (Hinduism). Our first work should be to abolish/eradicate Sanatanam instead of opposing it. So, my appreciations to you all for giving an apt title to the meeting.”
These remarks coming from a sitting Minister of the DMK, which is a major partner of the I.N.D.I Alliance has set off a political storm with many lashing out at the DMK Minister for his hate speech.
In light of this, senior Supreme Court lawyer Vineet Jindal on Sunday (3 September 2023) filed a complaint against DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin with the Delhi Police for his comments about Sanatana Dhrama (Hinduism).
Vineet Jindal took to his social media and said that he filed a complaint against Udhayanidhi Stalin under sections 120B (punishment for criminal conspiracy), 153A (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony), 295 (destruction, damage, or defilement of a place of worship or an object held sacred, with intent to insult the religion of a class of persons), and 504 (Insult intended to provoke breach of the peace) of the Indian Penal Code and relevant provisions under the Information Technology Act, 2000.
उदयनिधि स्टैलिन ने देश में सनातन को मिटाने की बात कि है सनातन के लिए अपशब्द बोले है ये हेट स्पीच है और इस पर SC के निर्देश अनुसार FIR होनी चाहिए थी पर नहीं हुई तो मैंने आज एक शिकायत @DelhiPolice के पास दायर की है:- विनीत जिंदल , अधिवक्ता व सामाजिक कार्यकर्ता pic.twitter.com/RyU9ss02xz
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s son and DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has courted controversy for saying that Sanatana Dharma also known as Hinduism should be eradicated like mosquitoes, dengue, flu, corona.
The DMK Minister made these remarks while speaking at an anti-Hindu conclave titled “Eradicate Sanatana Conference”. Peter Alphonse from Congress party who is also the head of Tamil Nadu State Minorities Commission was also part of the speakers list.
Speaking at the event, Udhayanidhi Stalin said “The title of this conference has been excellently coined. You’ve named it as ‘Abolish Sanatanam Conference’ and not ‘Oppose Sanatanam Conference’, so my best wishes to that.”
He further said “Mosquitoes, dengue, flu, malaria, corona – we should not oppose these things. They’ve to be eradicated completely. Same is the case with Santanam (Hinduism). Our first work should be to abolish/eradicate Sanatanam instead of opposing it. So, my appreciations to you all for giving an apt title to the meeting.”
After a legal activism outfit named Legal Rights Observatory (LRO) said that they would be taking legal action against Udhayanidhi Stalin, the DMK Minister further added fuel to the raging fire saying “Bring it on. I am ready to face any legal challenge. We will not be cowed down by such usual saffron threats. We, the followers of Periyar, Anna, and Kalaignar, would fight forever to uphold social justice and establish an egalitarian society under the able guidance of our Hon’ble CM @mkstalin. I will say it today, tomorrow, and forever: Our resolve to stop Sanathana Dharma from the Dravidian land would not reduce even a bit.”
Bring it on. I am ready to face any legal challenge. We will not be cowed down by such usual saffron threats. We, the followers of Periyar, Anna, and Kalaignar, would fight forever to uphold social justice and establish an egalitarian society under the able guidance of our… https://t.co/nSkevWgCdW
Responding to Amit Malviya who accused him of giving a clarion call for genocide of Hindus, Udhayanidhi Stalin said that he didn’t call for genocide of Hindus but added “Sanatan Dharma is a principle that divides people in the name of caste and religion. Uprooting Sanatan Dharma is upholding humanity and human equality. I stand firmly by every word I have spoken. I spoke on behalf of the oppressed & marginalized, who suffer due to the Sanatan Dharma. I am ready to present the extensive writings of Periyar and Ambedkar, who conducted in-depth research on Sanatan Dharma and its negative impact on society in any forum. Let me reiterate the crucial aspect of my speech: I believe, like the spread of diseases like COVID-19, Dengue, and Malaria by mosquitoes, that Sanatan Dharma is responsible for many social evils.”
I never called for the genocide of people who are following Sanatan Dharma. Sanatan Dharma is a principle that divides people in the name of caste and religion. Uprooting Sanatan Dharma is upholding humanity and human equality.
These remarks coming from a sitting Minister of the DMK, which is a major partner of the I.N.D.I Alliance has set off a political storm.
The Congress in Tamil Nadu have come to the defense of DMK Minister trying to buttress his arguments against Sanatana Dharma.
Son of Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram and Sivagangai MP, Karti Chidambaram said that in the common parlance of Tamil Nadu, Sanathana Dharma means “Caste Hierarchical Society”.
He further went on to indirectly insinuate the Brahmin community saying “Why is that everyone who is batting for “SD” comes from the privileged segment who are beneficiaries of the “Hierarchy” There was no call for “Genocide” against anyone, this is a mischievous spin.“.
In the common parlance of TN “ Sanathana Dharma” means Caste Hierarchical Society. Why is that everyone who is batting for “SD” comes from the privileged segment who are beneficiaries of the “Hierarchy” There was no call for “Genocide” against anyone, this is a mischievous spin.
Lakshmi Ramachandran, the General Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee claimed that Sanathanam is another name for the hate-mongering, casteist Hindutva which has its origins in the North.
Sanathanam is another name for the hate-mongering, casteist Hindutva which has its origins in the North. In the south, our Hinduism is peace-loving and striving to be inclusive. Ramanujar, Vallalar and Narayana Guru kind of Hinduism is our Hinduism.
Mohan Kumaramangalam, Working President of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee went on to elaborate how Sanatana Dharma or Hinduism professed by Mahatma Gandhi was different from the Hindutva of Nathuram Godse.
“There were two practitioners of Hinduism during Mahatma Gandhi’s time – one was Mohandas Gandhi who practised Sanatan Hindu Dharma comprising of truth, love and compassion. The other was Nathuram Godse who proclaimed himself to be a Sanatani Hindu and practised a brutal, vengeful and murderous corruption which is today called Hindutva. There is a vast difference between the two that we should never forget.”
Standing in support of Udhayanidhi Stalin, Kumaramangalam said “The weaponisation of the term Sanatana Dharma by the far right to codify regression, perpetuate orthodoxy and promote caste based hegemony and inequality in our society is what @Udhaystalin spoke against. Those ideas are what we must always stand against. Those ideas are what we must stand against regardless of which institutionalised version of religion they emanate from.“.
In his book Caste Has to Go (1935), Gandhi stated that the classic scriptures must be interpreted as per the needs of the society. Even the accepted shastras of the past cannot be accepted, if it contradicts the present. Thus, one should be a part of the changing society and…
It should be noted that Udhayanidhi Stalin did not make any distinction between Hinduism and Hindutva neither in his speech nor tweets, and outright called for eradicating “Sanatana Dharma” or Hinduism repeatedly.
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The Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association organized the “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.
The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), often claiming a secular image, has found itself under scrutiny for permitting such an event. What is even more disconcerting is that two members of the DMK cabinet including the Chief Minister MK Stalin’s Minister son Udhayanidhi Stalin are actively participating in a conference that appears to aim at undermining the very fabric of Hindu Dharma.
The conference’s agenda is a cause for concern, as it clearly reflects the intentions behind this controversial gathering. Some of the topics lined up for discussion include
– Deadly History of Sanatana Dharma
– Sanatanam And Women
– Caste Theory & Conspiracy Theory
– Weapon To Destroy Sanatana Dharma
– Tamil Norms And Sanatanam
– Tamil Music & Sanatanam
– Sanatana Imposition & Opposition In Media
– The Way To Oppose Sanatana Dharma: Politics Or Spirituality?
I.N.D.I Alliance Parties At Anti-Hindu Conclave
The list of speakers at the Eradicate Sanatanam Conclave further intensifies the controversy. Among the notable figures slated to address the conference are K. Veeramani of the Dravidar Kazhagam, a rabid anti-Hindu outfit founded by E.V. Ramasamy Naicker (hailed as ‘Periyar’ by his followers).
DMK
Udhayanidhi Stalin, the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin who addressed the event said that like mosquitoes, dengue, flu, malaria and corona, Sanatana Dharma should also be eradicated. Ironically, the meeting was also attended by Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Minister PK Sekarbabu. DMK Minister K. Ponmudi, have also been included in the guest list.
DMK MLA Ezhilan Naganathan has also been mentioned as one of the speakers. Ezhil Naganathan is the son of Naganathan who was a the Deputy Chief of the State Planning Commission and a close associate of DMK patriarch Karunanidhi.
Ezhilan had earlier spewed venom against Hindu Gods much like what was done by the rabid YouTube channel Karuppar Koottam. In a video, Naganathan can be heard saying, “Narada is a known face in Hindu mythology. But, did you know that all he wanted was to be sexually involved with a lot of women?” He then went on to say how Lord Vishnu had acted like a ‘pimp’ and had asked Narada to go around to the houses on Earth and take every beautiful girl who was present there for himself. “When Narada had entered any house on Earth, Lord Vishnu was found to be sprawling on the laps of these women. When Narada had questioned this, Lord Vishnu had merely laughed. This caused Narada to proceed to transform himself into a woman, just so he could sleep with Lord Vishnu”, Naganathan can be heard saying in the video.
Communists
Su. Venkatesan, a Member of Parliament representing CPI(M) from Madurai, has been actively disseminating details about the event across his social media platforms. Additionally, he holds the esteemed position of State Honorary President within the Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association. Venkatesan posted a message with the caption, “The Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers & Artists Association is enthusiastically coordinating the Sanatana Abolition Conference in Chennai. We extend an invitation to all progressive entities in Tamil Nadu to join us in ensuring the success of this conference.”
Thirumavalavan, the leader of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), is among the participants at the conclave. He has a history of making inflammatory remarks concerning the Hindu religion and Sanatana Dharma. The VCK MP along with Communist MP from Madurai Su. Venkatesan and Tamil Nadu Congress leader Peter Alphonse (who is also the State Minorities Commission head) will address on the topic – “How to defeat Satanam in politics”.
Thirumavalavan speaking at Eradicate Sanatanam Conclave
On numerous past occasions, Thirumavalavan has made derogatory comments about Hinduism and drawn comparisons between it and Christianity and Islam.
On August 7, 2023, a complaint was lodged against Viduthalai Siruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thirumavalavan with the Malaysian authorities by temple activist Rangarajan Narasimhan, Malaysian Tamils, and several Malays for his controversial remarks during the 11th World Tamil Research Conference at the University of Malaya. During his address, Thirumavalavan made remarks that denigrated Sanatana Dharma (Hindu religion) while expressing admiration for other Abrahamic religions. He stated, “Philosophy is different and the institutions that implement the philosophy are different, Islam is philosophy. The Muslim religion is an institution that builds mosques, creates imams and ulema, and provides training to recite Quran – that is the institutional process but Islam is a philosophy, Christianity is philosophy, Buddhism is a philosophy – these philosophies speak about brotherhood. What is the philosophy of the Hindu religion? What is the philosophy of Vaishnavism? What is the philosophy of Saivism? Or what is the philosophy of Hindutva? Sanatan Dharma is said to be its philosophy, they claim it is Sanatan Dharma. That Sanatan Dharma rejects brotherhood. This is the problem. It also attacks the Tamil community, it destroys the unity of Tamils. We cannot do anything that can destroy Tamil unity as a Tamil nationalism.”
On November 18, 2022, at the launch of a book store by ‘May 17 Movement’ Thirumurugan Gandhi’, VCK Chief Thirumavalavan said that unlike Islam and Christianity, Hinduism is the only religion that is against brotherhood and has the worst social structure in the world. Hinduism is the only worst religion in the world which forbids calling everyone as brothers and sisters. He said,”It is because of vote politics, they (upper caste) enter slums. No one will enter the slums if there is no vote politics. They are doing it out of compulsion.”
On October 22, 2023, Thirumavalavan speaking at an online seminar organized by Periyarist groups called Hindu women as prostitutes citing Manusmriti.
On October 5, 2022, during a book launch event, Thirumavalavan called Tamil Nadu BJP president Shudra. He said, “Those who assassinated Gandhi, attempted to assassinate Kamaraj, demolished the Babri Masjid, massacred 3000 Muslims in Gujarat, were engaged in the Malegaon blast, and assassinated Gauri Lankesh are now attempting to enter Tamil Nadu by shouting the Jai Sri Ram slogan. It’s a pity Sudhira Annamalai is unaware of this.”
Other Anti-Hindu Elements In Abolish Sanatanam Conclave
Vile anti-Hindu abusive speaker U2Brutus ‘Minor’ Veeramani, who is known for his disgusting words and actions while speaking on his YouTube channel which makes people frown, along with Dravidian Stockist pro-DMK YouTuber Senthilvel and Aran Sei’s Magizhnan will be speaking on the topic Sanatana Imposition & Opposition In Media.
From left: U2 Brutus Minor Veeramani, Tamil Kelvi Senthilvel and Aran Sei MagizhnanU2 Brutus Minor Veeramani at the Eradicate Sanatanam Conclave. In the picture above, the sacred Hindu symbol of Swastika and Hindus have been vilified with the Hindu-style Tamil text reading “RSS’ contribution in India’s freedom struggle”
In the video, Minor says “This guy Paramasivan.. what he did was.. Only on going further we come to know the nefarious activities of his.. He keeps lifting his leg up and up and finally lifted it fully and straight… If you think stretching the leg was a good movement… I too thought so on reading about it but that is where the trick was.. The thing is ‘Thalaivan’ (referring to Lord Siva) did not wear underwear that day. Don’t laugh.. Seriously, that is what is written.. Thalaivan had gone without wearing underwear voluntarily. What will happen if someone lifts the leg up? ‘It’ (referring to penis) will fall out right? I’m not joking. That is how it is written. Once you lift your leg, it will be visible right? On seeing that the people were shocked. Thillai Kaali who was dancing got shocked after seeing it. How can she dance after that? After seeing it, she didn’t know what to do and forgot all her dance movements.”
This ‘Minor’ was felicitated and given an idol of E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker (known as Periyar by his followers) by Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma. Subramanian at an event held in April 2022. U2 Brutus has put several videos slandering Hindus and the Hindu faith. Earlier in November 2021, the channel released a video titled “Pornography in Vedas” in which ‘Minor’ and an alleged Saivite scholar named Prakash derogate the Vedas, the holy scripture of the Hindus. No action has been taken against ‘Minor’ till date despite multiple complaints registered against him by Hindu outfits like Indu Makkal Katchi, Hindu Munnani and Sivachariyars.
Another prominent personality at the conference is actress Rohini who is know for her Communist affiliation.
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami announced that the party supports the idea of simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha and Assembly under the proposal of ‘One-Nation, One- Election’.
The former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition, strongly endorsed the proposal, asserting that it would expedite the nation’s development and reduce political instability. In a statement on X, the AIADMK leader emphasized that simultaneous elections would save time and significant expenses while allowing for an extended period of uninterrupted governance to effectively implement policies at both the federal and state levels. This approach is believed to reinforce federalism and potentially enhance voter turnout and democratic engagement.
Palaniswami emphasized that if the One Nation One Election electoral process were adopted, the primary focus of governance would shift toward development rather than the introduction of populist schemes midway through election cycles solely for electoral gain. He expressed hope that the committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind would swiftly make a strong decision in favor of the country’s development.
Chaired by Kovind, the committee is tasked with exploring the practicality of simultaneous elections, potentially resulting in the advancement of Lok Sabha elections to align with numerous state assembly contests.
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AIADMK strongly advocates Elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies be held simultaneously As it will escalate the speed of our country’s development and avoid political instability.
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“We have built Adiyogi Shiva after obtaining necessary permission from the District Collector of Coimbatore” said Thiru Dinesh Raja, Spokesperson, Isha Yoga Center, while presenting all the relevant documentary evidence at a press conference on the 2nd of September 2023, Thiru Raja gave a point-by-point rebuttal of the false allegations, elaborating that an organisation with the ulterior motive of somehow stopping the unveiling of the Adiyogi, filed a case against Isha in High Court in Jan 2017. It may be noted that the case was disposed, was brought to a closure last month by Hon’ble High Court.
“The Adiyogi Shiva, which has become symbol of pride and spiritual icon of Coimbatore, was installed in 2017. Generally, approval from the District Collector is necessary for installing any statues. Accordingly, in 2016, we had applied for permission from District Collector to erect Adiyogi,” he said. “The District Collector, based on inspection reports and recommendations of concerned departments, honoured our application and gave permission in September 2016 to erect Adiyogi. Therefore, it is baseless to say that Adiyogi was built without any permission. As per High Court order, we have submitted documents available with us to Department of Town Planning.”
Nullifying the false allegation that Isha has encroached on 44 acres of land belonging to tribal people, Thiru Raja said, “Isha has not encroached on anyone’s land. If they prove that “44 acres of land” is taken by Isha, we will immediately return it. Further in response to an RTI query in this regard, the RTI report clearly states that Isha did not encroach the 44 acres.”
Responding to the allegation that Isha’s buildings were built on elephant corridor and elephant habitat, Thiru Dinesh Raja presented 5 different sets of documentary evidence from various authorized organisations and Government departments – proof that Isha Yoga Centre was not on the elephant corridor.
“Reference RTI Information from Tamil Nadu Forest Department, Report from Expert Committee constituted by Tamil Nadu Forest Department, Central Environment and Forest Department Report, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Report and Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) Research report, 2005 & 2017 respectively. in any of the above researched reports on notified and to-be-notified elephant corridors areas, nowhere is location of Isha Yoga Center mentioned,” said Thiru Raja, while presenting the quoted documents.
RTI response stating that Isha has not encroached tribal landPermission given by District Collector to build Adiyogi idol
During this Press Conference, Thiru Raja also presented relevant documents and evidences to reporters, proving all allegations of Adiyogi statue being built after destroying the forest as false, baseless and slanderous. This included the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) permission.
“The most important point we need to understand is that Adiyogi is an idol; It is not a building. The District Collector has the authority to grant permission to install the idol. It does not fall within the permissible range of DTCP. Therefore, DTCP has mentioned in the court that they do not have any documents.”, representatives from Isha said.
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