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.
“Lord Ram’s Birth in Ayodhya is Bogus” – Mr.Leoni, Senior #DMK Leader & Chairman of Tamilnadu Textbooks Corporation. pic.twitter.com/tAb3LjYSGc
— Dr.SG Suryah (@SuryahSG) September 13, 2023
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 MP A Raja calls Hindu Religion a menace to India & the world.
DMK is the principal reason for creating caste divide & hatred in TN, and the DMK MP has the audacity to blame Sanatana Dharma for the mess they made. pic.twitter.com/fqWO9FiQqY
— K.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) September 12, 2023
Taking the hate to next level, now I.N.D.I.A alliance DMK leader A Raja compares Sanatana Dharma with leprosy and AIDS pic.twitter.com/WmUfRaxDRY
— Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) September 7, 2023
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.
"I.N.D.I.A alliance is formed to fight against the principles of Santana Dharma, we may have our differences among us but the 26 parties in the alliance are united in the fight against Santana Dharma but we need political power for that"
DMK Minister Ponmudi. pic.twitter.com/tKQTTv1VsZ— Vishwatma 🇮🇳 (@HLKodo) September 11, 2023
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