'I Have Spoken My Ideology': Udhayanidhi Stalin As He Remains Adamant Even After His 'Eradicate Sanatana' Remarks Recieve Criticism From Madras HC

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.

Stalin stated, "I haven’t said anything wrong. What I said was right and I’ll face it legally. I will not change my statement. I have spoken my ideology. I’ve not spoken more than what Ambedkar, Periyar, or Thirumavalavan had said. I can be an MLA, a Minister, or a Youth Wing Secretary, and tomorrow I may be none of these, but being a human is more important."

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.