Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, in an interview, slammed the self-styled champions of secularism, like Prakash Raj, for their hypocrisy and selective activism, wherein they remain silent on issues concerning the Hindu community.
Pawan Kalyan said that the attack on Hinduism and its institutions do not come from Muslims or Christians but predominantly from the secular Hindus.
“These Hindus, they say they’re Hindus but they don’t have respect for Sanatana Dharma. And they comment easily. And they’re the ones to be corrected in the first place.“, he said in an interview to One India.
He noted how Sanatana Dharma is ever evolving and integrating, where even atheists have their space. However, he pointed out that because people (Hindus) keep quiet there has been a regular attack on the faith.
“During Ramazan time, they don’t eat from morning to evening. Imagine some desecration happens. It hurts every Muslim. Their faith says you’ve to fast from sunrise to sunset. When a Muslim wants to eat meat, it should be halal certified. Imagine if it is not done, it is an issue. But if the same thing happens with a Hindu or Hindu system, if some kind of violation happens, a Hindu won’t get support from his own fellow Hindus. They’re so divided, disintegrated. And that’s an issue.“, Pawan Kalyan said.
Pawan Kalyan pointed at the silence of the Hindu community saying “I’m not questioning Muslims or Christians. I am questioning the Hindus who doesn’t have respect for Sanatana Dharma. You’re the prime culprits for this entire episode.”
He pointed out that the Tirupati Laddu animal fat issue is a matter of trust, as many Hindus who don’t even consume garlic or onion have it as prasadam.
Hitting out at actor Prakash Raj, who had charged Pawan Kalyan, saying that he was stirring unnecessary fear on a national level, the Andhra Deputy CM responded that there was no need for him to comment on this issue and his tweet.
“He feels he is a great secularist. What you (Prakash Raj) said comes from your definition of secularism. It is not just Mr. Prakash Raj alone. Whoever is commenting on social media and political commentators, they think they’re the saviors of democracy and they’re epitome of secularism. For secularism, I’ve my own opinion. Average Indian feels it. I understood his intention, where you’re coming from. But my question is, did you comment on Bangladesh? When Hindus were being killed? Did you comment? You don’t comment. See this, not just Prakash Raj, any kind of secularist, who claims to be a secularist, it’s very easy to comment on Hindu society but are scared to comment on other religions. I hate that.“, he said adding that Sanatana Dharma is the easiest target.
Pawan Kalyn also commented on incidents of sacred thread of Brahmins being cut by miscreants.
He clarified that his concern was strictly about the Laddu’s sanctity and the need to hold those responsible accountable, unrelated to religion. Pawan also criticized Prakash Raj and other self-proclaimed secularists for selective outrage, questioning why they remain silent on issues like the persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh.
Defending his national stance on the issue, Pawan reminded Prakash Raj to be cautious with his words, highlighting the controversy’s broader significance.
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