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.”
VCK
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”.
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.
U2 Brutus released a video on his YouTube channel titled “This is the reason why Nataraja stands with his leg lifted“, in which a person who identifies himself as ‘Minor’ resorts to slandering Hindu God Siva and Goddess Kaali.
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.
சென்னையில் வருகிற செப்டம்பர்-2 ஆம் தேதி சனாதன ஒழிப்பு மாநாடு நடைபெற இருக்கிறது.#Theekkathir | #Sanathanam | #Manusmriti pic.twitter.com/ZXAsASAaU2
— Theekkathir (@Theekkathir) August 31, 2023
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