NEW DELHI: BJP is all set to make the most of the DMK scion Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remark of wiping out every residue of Sanatana Dharma from India. Union Home Minister Amit Shah was direct in his attack against Stalin Jr. as he said the current despicable remark from DMK was nothing short of a shameful attempt to win votes among minorities.
"The remark is an attack against India’s ethos. The opposition coalition I.N.D.I.A hates Hinduism” Shah remarked.
“Some things cannot be resisted. It must be eradicated. We cannot resist dengue, malaria, and covid. They should be eliminated” said Udhayanidhi Stalin. He also said that Sanatana Dharma should be wiped out. Udhayanidhi said that the word Sanatana is from Sanskrit and it is against social justice and equality.
BJP reacted strongly to Udhayanidhi's remarks. BJP's IT Cell convener Amit Malviya said that Udhayanidhi 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 the genocide of 80% population of Bharat, who follow Sanatana 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.
And now, Udhayanidhi Stalin has come up with a response to the mounting criticism over his remarks.
“I never called for the genocide of people who are following Sanatan Dharma. Sanatana 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.” Udhayanidhi responded.
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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