Udhayanidhi Stalin Brings Back Anti-Sanatan Plank , BJP Slams Him

Chennai: Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly and DMK MLA Udhayanidhi Stalin has once again made statements against Sanatan Dharma, calling for its “elimination”.

Addressing the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Tuesday, Udhayanidhi Stalin said, “Sanathanam, which divides people, needs to be eliminated.”

Spokesperson CR Kesavan’s remarks drew immediate criticism, with the BJP terming it a poisonous rumour. “Udayanidhi Stalin is the Rahul Gandhi of Tamil Nadu peddling the politics of divisive hatred.

Rahul Gandhi mocked the holy Sengol and insulted and boycotted the Pran Prathishta ceremony of Ram Mandir. Like Rahul Gandhi, who was rejected in the last 3 Lok Sabha elections, Udayanidhi Stalin continues his poisonous rhetoric despite being punished and ousted by the Tamil people. What better can one expect from the divisive DMK, which opposes the lighting of Karthigai Deepam and whose CM never wants the people of Tamilnadu to be present on Deepavali?

A DMK MP and former Union minister had outrageously stated that Hinduism was a threat not only to India but to the entire world. “These repeat offenders need to keep in mind that Tamilnadu has a Gopuram temple in its state emblem and the people of Tamilnadu will not forget or forgive such blatant abuse and insult to their beliefs and sentiments,” he said.

Udhayanidhi had made such statements in the past as well and had faced harsh criticism not only from political leaders but also from the court. On January 21 this year, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court quashed the FIR registered in 2023 by the Tiruchi city police against BJP leader Amit Malviya, alleging that he had “distorted comments” made by Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sanatana. Dharma.

While allowing the petition, Justice S Srimathy observed that Udhayanidhi’s words amounted to “hate speech”. Elaborating on the issue, the judge said that the minister’s speech should be examined in its entirety.

The expression used in Tamil was Sanatana ozhippu (elimination of Sanatana) and not Sanatana ethirppu (opposition to Sanatana),” Justice Srimathy remarked. Meanwhile, today the newly formed Assembly convened after CM Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) recorded a thumping victory in the elections.

TVK MLA JCD Prabhakar was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Assembly. Prabhakar, who was elected from the Thousand Lights constituency in the 2026 Assembly elections, defeated Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate Ezhlian Naganathan. Addressing the Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin praised Chief Minister Vijay for meeting the DMK leadership and called for “political civility” in the Assembly. He said the ruling government and the opposition should work together for the development of the state.

He also expressed concern over the national song Vande Mataram being played before the State song of Tamil Nadu at the swearing-in ceremony. Udhayanidhi Stalin said, “Yesterday the CM came and took the wishes of our leader and many others. Political civility should continue in this House as well. Even if we are on different sides as the ruling government and the opposition party, we should all work together for the development of Tamil Nadu. This is the wish of the people as well. The CM and the opposition. Leader, we studied in the same university but we are final year in politics. You too should be ready to accept our suggestions.

Recalling the DMK government’s feud with former Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, LoP said, “Tamil state song was played in the third place. Opposition parties expressed their concerns. The ruling government made a statement. There was no Vande Mataram at the West Bengal CM ceremony. But it was played here. You know who the governor is there. What did he demand when he was here as governor. The government should not allow this to happen again. The Tamil state song should never happen” We must preserve our traditions. We are happy to see female MPs coming here after years. Congratulations in Tamil Nadu.”