Chennai : The controversy surrounding Sanatan Dharma returned to Tamil Nadu’s political arena, and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin is again at the centre of it. The Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu assembly advocated for the ‘eradication of sanatan’ again on the floor of the house, triggering reactions from multiple corners.
His remarks mirrored his earlier comments on Sanatan Dharma, in which he equated the ancient religion with diseases like dengue and malaria, and urged people to eradicate it. This time, it is unlikely that Stalin Jr. will face any legal consequences for the comments he made. As per Article 194 of the Indian Constitution, state legislators enjoy certain privileges and immunities over the remarks they make inside the assemblies.
The last time Udhayanidhi Stalin spoke about “eradicating” Sanatan Dharma, the courts called it hate speech, and the people of Tamil Nadu pushed his party into the opposition. This time, he may be hiding behind the immunity that the legislature provides him, but there are some lines that cannot be crossed without consequence. Mocking and targeting the faith of millions is not political courage; it is arrogance,” Malviya said.
“Because of these speeches of yours, it was the @arivalayam which got eradicated from Tamilnadu. Sanathan Dharma and its values will live on till the last human breathes on the planet,” he wrote. BJP leader Narayan Tirupathy also echoed the same sentiment as he said that DMK was voted out of power because of his remarks.
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