Udhayanidhi Stalin Calls for Eradication of Sanathanam in Tamil Nadu Assembly
Vijay present in Tamil Nadu Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin again says 'Sanathanam should be eradicated’ | Watch
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During a session in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin, a leader of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party, reiterated his call for the eradication of Sanathanam, sparking controversy. His remarks were made in the presence of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, leading to criticism from BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan, who accused Stalin of divisive politics.
- 01Udhayanidhi Stalin called for the eradication of Sanathanam during an assembly session.
- 02His remarks drew criticism from BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan, who labeled them as hate speech.
- 03This is not the first time Stalin has made such comments; a similar statement in 2020 caused significant political backlash.
- 04The Madras High Court previously classified Stalin's remarks as hate speech.
- 05The DMK faced a significant defeat in the recent assembly elections against Vijay's party.
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In a recent session of the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin (leader of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party) reiterated his controversial call for the eradication of Sanathanam, stating it divides people. This remark was made in the presence of newly-appointed Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, leading to a swift backlash from BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan, who criticized Stalin's comments as toxic and divisive. Kesavan also drew parallels between Stalin and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, accusing both of promoting divisive politics. This incident echoes a similar statement made by Stalin in 2020, which had previously ignited widespread political controversy. The Madras High Court has deemed Stalin's remarks as hate speech, intensifying the scrutiny surrounding his statements. Despite the backlash, Stalin has maintained his stance, emphasizing his opposition to caste divisions. The assembly session also featured a light-hearted exchange between Stalin and Vijay, reflecting their shared educational background, even as the DMK continues to grapple with the aftermath of a significant electoral defeat.
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Stalin's remarks could further polarize political sentiments in Tamil Nadu, affecting community relations and political discourse.
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