Politics
Udhayanidhi Stalin at the conference calls for eradicating Sanatana Dharma (Facebook)
Tamil Nadu minister and DMK leader, Udhayanidhi Stalin, has defended his position on 'Sanatana Dharma' following criticism from the Madras High Court.
The High Court expressed concerns about the promotion of divisive ideas or the abolition of any ideology.
Udhayanidhi Stalin, who previously likened 'Sanatana Dharma' to diseases like "dengue" and "malaria," asserted that he had not made any incorrect statements and is prepared to face any legal consequences related to his remarks.
He also emphasised that the opposition to 'Sanatana Dharma' has been ongoing for several years and will continue, contrasting it with the relatively recent issue of NEET.
In September, Udhayanidhi Stalin had called for the eradication of 'Sanatana Dharma,' contending that it was "against social justice and equality."
His comments had drawn strong criticism from the ruling BJP, with Amit Malviya, the party's IT cell head, drawing parallels between Stalin's views and Hitler's stance on Jews.