CHENNAI: DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Minister Udayanidhi Stalin's remark that Sanatana Dharma should be eradicated like epidemics has become controversial.
'Some things cannot be resisted. It must be eradicated. We cannot resist dengue, malaria and covid. They should be eliminated. Udayanidhi Stalin also said that Sanatana Dharma should be wiped out. Udayanidhi said that the word Sanatana is from Sanskrit and it is against social justice and equality.
BJP reacted strongly to Udayanidhi's remarks. BJP's IT Cell convener Amit Malviya said that Udayanidhi has called for the genocide of the group which is about 80% of the total population of the country. "He is of the opinion that it must be eradicated and not merely opposed. In short, he is calling for genocide of 80% population of Bharat, who follow Sanatan Dharma.DMK is a prominent member of the Opposition block and a long-standing ally of the Congress. Is this what was agreed in the Mumbai meet?" tweeted Amit Malviya.
Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of Tamilnadu CM MK Stalin, and a minister in the DMK Govt, has linked Sanatana Dharma to malaria and dengue… He is of the opinion that it must be eradicated and not merely opposed. In short, he is calling for genocide of 80% population of Bharat, who… pic.twitter.com/4G8TmdheFo
— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) September 2, 2023
Udayanidhi came forward with an explanation as the response became controversial. He clarified that he never called for the genocide of followers of Sanatana Dharma. 'Sanatan Dharma is a principle that divides people in the name of caste and religion. Uprooting Sanatan Dharma is upholding humanity and human equality. I stand firmly by every word I have spoken. I spoke on behalf of the oppressed & marginalized, who suffer due to the Sanatan Dharma' said Udayanidhi. He also added that he is ready to face legal action for it.
I never called for the genocide of people who are following Sanatan Dharma. Sanatan Dharma is a principle that divides people in the name of caste and religion. Uprooting Sanatan Dharma is upholding humanity and human equality.
— Udhay (@Udhaystalin) September 2, 2023
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