In a recent assembly session in Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, the leader of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party, reiterated his controversial stance that 'sanatana dharma' should be eradicated, likening it to diseases like malaria. This remark has drawn intense criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with leaders like Vanathi Srinivasan accusing Stalin of failing to change his views despite a recent electoral defeat. The BJP questioned why such a stance was not included in the DMK's election manifesto and pointed out inconsistencies in the party's campaign messages regarding Hinduism. In contrast, former allies of the DMK, including the Congress party, defended Stalin's comments, arguing that 'sanatana dharma' cannot thrive in Tamil Nadu. A DMK spokesperson clarified that the party's opposition is rooted in its stance against caste hierarchy, which many associate with 'sanatana dharma.' This renewed controversy has the potential to reshape the political landscape in Tamil Nadu as tensions rise between the DMK and BJP.