The Sanatana Dharma fire continues to rage with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s son and DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin asserting vehemently on 9 September 2023, that he is not bothered even if the government falls and that he stands by his words of eradicating Sanatana Dharma (aka Hinduism).
Responding to a reporter on the outrage over his Sanatana Dharma remark, Udhayanidhi Stalin said “The DMK party itself was started for this purpose (eradicating Sanatana Dharma). We’re not worried about the government. We will stand for our principles.”
When another reporter inquired if he was suggesting that he remains unconcerned about the DMK government falling because of his “Eradicate Sanatana Dharma” remark, Udhayanidhi Stalin replied affirmatively.
The reporter asked “Sir, you’re saying you’re not worried about the government falling because of your opposition to Sanatana Dharma? Can we take it that way?” to which the DMK Minister nodded saying “Yes, you can“.
He also said “I have not spoken anything which Periyar, Ambedkar and Anna have not spoken.”
The DMK Minister also sought the opinion of AIADMK on the matter saying “All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Their party name has Anna’s name. Nobody has spoken about ‘opposing’ Sanatana like Anna has. He has spoken a lot. He spoken a lot against Sanatana Dharma. What is their (AIADMK) opinion on this? That is all I want to know. When you meet the AIADMK leaders, ask them this question.”
With many members of the I.N.D.I Alliance including Mamata Banerjee (TMC), Arvind Kejriwal (AAP), Sanjay Raut (Shiv Sena – UBT) distancing themselves from the DMK Minister’s remarks, the latest assertion by Udhayanidhi Stalin is further expected to harm the prospects of the alliance.
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