BJP hits out at INDIA bloc over Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Sanatan remark
1 year, 3 months ago

BJP hits out at INDIA bloc over Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Sanatan remark

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday hit out at the opposition INDIA bloc over Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader and Tamil Nadu youth welfare and sports minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s controversial remarks on Sanatan Dharma. Union home minister Amit Shah accused the INDIA bloc of insulting Sanatan Dharma for vote bank, news agency ANI reported. Their real design has been exposed and this design is nothing but to hit and demolish the basic design of the country.” Addressing a conference organised in Chennai by the Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers Artists Association on the theme of ‘Eradication of Sanatana’ on Saturday, Udhayanidhi, who is the son of chief minister MK Stalin, contended that Sanatan was against the idea of social justice and that it had to be eradicated. Congress MP Karti Chidambaram defended Udhayanidhi saying that equating the latter’s remarks on Sanatan Dharma to a call for genocide is a “mischievous spin”.

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Sanatana Dharma 'national religion' of India: Yogi Adityanath
5 days, 15 hours ago

Sanatana Dharma 'national religion' of India: Yogi Adityanath

India Today  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday asserted that "Sanatan Dharma is the national religion of India", and said that it is the collective responsibility of every citizen to protect it. Adityanath participated in the Ashtottarshat 108 Shrimad Bhagwat Paath and Panch Narayan Mahayagya held at Asharfi Bhawan Ashram in Ayodhya. As part of the Mahayagya, the UP CM …

Udayanidhi Stalin granted bail in case linked to 'eradicate Sanatana Dharma' remarks
6 months ago

Udayanidhi Stalin granted bail in case linked to 'eradicate Sanatana Dharma' remarks

India TV News  

A Bengaluru court on Tuesday granted bail to Tamil Nadu Minister Udayanidhi Stalin in a case pertaining to his 'eradicate Sanatana Dharma' remark. Speaking at a conference in Chennai in September 2023, Stalin had triggered a stir by saying Sanatana Dharma was against social justice and equality and that it should be 'eradicated' like malaria and dengue. Congress is anti-Sanatan’: …

BJP chief Nadda attacks Rahul Gandhi for using religion during polls
8 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP chief Nadda attacks Rahul Gandhi for using religion during polls

The Hindu  

BJP president J. P. Nadda on April 5 lashed out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for using religion at the time of elections. "There are people who visit temples and wear 'janeu' at the time of elections without even knowing how to wear it properly just for utilising religion," Mr. Nadda said in an apparent reference to Mr. Gandhi without …

‘Sanatana Dharma’ row | Bihar court summons Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks
9 months, 1 week ago

‘Sanatana Dharma’ row | Bihar court summons Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks

The Hindu  

A court in Ara in Bihar took cognisance of a complaint on Tuesday and issued summons against Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader and Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. A complaint was filed by an advocate, Dharnidhar Pandey, who claimed that Mr. Udhayanidhi Stalin remarks had hurt the religious sentiments of crores of Hindus. …

‘Sanatana Dharma’ row: Tamil Nadu minister’s statements were divisive, says HC
9 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Sanatana Dharma’ row: Tamil Nadu minister’s statements were divisive, says HC

Hindustan Times  

Madras high court justice Anitha Sumanth who on Wednesday refrained from issuing a writ of quo warranto against Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for his “Sanatana Dharma” released a detailed 107-page order on Thursday. Last September, Udhayanidhi, who is also the son of chief minister MK Stalin, in a public speech said that “Sanatana Dharma” must be eradicated like mosquito …

Sanatana Dharma row | Udhayanidhi Stalin, A. Raja statements ‘perverse, divisive’, says Madras High Court
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sanatana Dharma row | Udhayanidhi Stalin, A. Raja statements ‘perverse, divisive’, says Madras High Court

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Wednesday observed that the statements made against Sanatana Dharma last year by Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare and Sports Development Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and Nilgiris MP A. Raja were “perverse, divisive, contrary to constitutional principles and ideas and also tantamount to gross dis/misinformation.” However, the court’s observations came even as it disposed of a batch of …

SC slams DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin over remarks on Sanatana Dharma
9 months, 3 weeks ago

SC slams DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin over remarks on Sanatana Dharma

Op India  

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed sharp disapproval of Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s comments on Sanatana Dharma. A bench consisting of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta was handling a petition filed by Udhayanidhi Stalin to combine the first information reports lodged in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka over the controversial remarks made …

SC rebukes Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over 'eradicate Sanatan dharma' remark: 'You abuse...'
9 months, 3 weeks ago

SC rebukes Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over 'eradicate Sanatan dharma' remark: 'You abuse...'

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday rebuked Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over his “eradicate Sanatan dharma” remark and said that he abused his right to freedom of speech and expression, and further asked why he has moved the court with his plea for clubbing together the FIRs filed against him. Udhayanidhi Stalin, a minister in the Tamil Nadu government, is …

Udhayanidhi Stalin summoned by Bengaluru court for Sanatan dharma comment
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Udhayanidhi Stalin summoned by Bengaluru court for Sanatan dharma comment

Hindustan Times  

After a massive political row over the comparison of Sanatan Dharma and dengue and malaria, a Bengaluru court has now summoned Tamil Nadu sports minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on March 4 acting on a complaint by a Bengaluru resident. At an event in September 2023, Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin, compared Sanaran dharma with dengue, malaria …

Udhayanidhi Stalin summoned by Bengaluru court over 'Sanatan Dharma' remarks, asked to appear on March 4
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Udhayanidhi Stalin summoned by Bengaluru court over 'Sanatan Dharma' remarks, asked to appear on March 4

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has been summoned by a Bengaluru court in connection with his remarks on 'Sanatana Dharma.' Udhayanidhi, the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, sparked controversy last year when he compared Sanatana Dharma to "dengue" and "malaria." During a conference in September 2023, Udhayanidhi expressed views that Sanatana Dharma goes against social justice and …

'Abusing Sanatana Dharma...': Venkatesh Prasad hails BJP's 'landslide victory'
1 year ago

'Abusing Sanatana Dharma...': Venkatesh Prasad hails BJP's 'landslide victory'

Hindustan Times  

Former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad on Sunday took a veiled dig at the Congress and its alliance partners after their dismal performance in the assembly elections. He also hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union minister Amit Shah's leadership. Just another testimony of the amazing leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah and great work by the party cadre …

Opposing Sanatan (Dharma) has sunk Congress, says party leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam
1 year ago

Opposing Sanatan (Dharma) has sunk Congress, says party leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam

Firstpost  

“Opposing Sanatan has sunk the party. This country has never accepted caste-based politics…This is the curse of opposing Sanatan,” said Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam As the BJP surges ahead in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh with massive leads as per the latest Election Commission trends, Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam on Sunday said that opposing Sanatan Dharma has sunk …

Sanatana Dharma Row| Madras High Court Concludes Arguments On Pleas Questioning Continuation Of Ministers In Public Office
1 year, 1 month ago

Sanatana Dharma Row| Madras High Court Concludes Arguments On Pleas Questioning Continuation Of Ministers In Public Office

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Thursday concluded arguments on the quo warranto petitions seeking to show under what authority Sports Minister Udayanidhi Stalin, HRCE Minister Sekar Babu, and MP A. Raja are continuing to hold public office in light of their recent remarks on 'Sanatana Dharma'. On Friday, Senior Advocate P Wilson, appearing for Udayanidhi Stalin argued that his statements …

'Will oppose Sanatan forever': Udhayanidhi Stalin reiterates his stand amid legal proceeding in Madras HC
1 year, 1 month ago

'Will oppose Sanatan forever': Udhayanidhi Stalin reiterates his stand amid legal proceeding in Madras HC

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday reiterated his stand on Sanatan Dharma saying he would not change his statement. There was nothing wrong in his remarks made in September on Sanatan Dharma, he said while answering a question on the Madras High Court's observation. High Court on the issue In a related petition, the court had …

Sanatana Dharma row: Udhayanidhi Stalin files counter affidavit in Madras High Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Sanatana Dharma row: Udhayanidhi Stalin files counter affidavit in Madras High Court

India Today  

DMK minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has filed a counter affidavit in the Madras High Court challenging the quo warranto writ petition filed against him by Hindu Munnani office bearers, over his controversial remarks on Sanatana Dharma. Later, the Supreme Court issued a notice to Tamil Nadu government ministers Udhayanidhi Stalin, A Raja and 12 others, in connection with the row. In …

Opinion: Features of Sanatana Dharma making it impossible to abolish
1 year, 2 months ago

Opinion: Features of Sanatana Dharma making it impossible to abolish

India Today  

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Udhayanidhi Stalin regarding the Sanatana Dharma controversy that began in Chennai last month and subsequently spread across the nation. Progressive writers and artists in Tamil Nadu convened at the Kamarajar Arena in Chennai, where Udhayanidhi Stalin addressed them, stating, "The title of this conference is very good. Sanatana Dharma is also like …

Tamil Nadu police lodge FIR against Abhijit Majumder for criticising Udhayanidhi Stalin
1 year, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu police lodge FIR against Abhijit Majumder for criticising Udhayanidhi Stalin

Op India  

More than three weeks after journalist and FirstPost columnist Abhijit Majumder wrote a critical piece on the anti-Hindu remarks of Tamil Nadu DMK MLA Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Tamil Nadu police reportedly lodged a First Information Report against him. Got a call from the media house I write and do TV for that 4 Tamil Nadu cops came looking for me …

Sanatan Dharma remark row: ‘Young child being targeted,’ says Kamal Haasan
1 year, 3 months ago

Sanatan Dharma remark row: ‘Young child being targeted,’ says Kamal Haasan

Live Mint  

Kamal Haasan, the leader of the Makkal Needhi Maiam, expressed on Friday that Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, a member of the DMK party, is facing unwarranted scrutiny due to his comments about Sanatana Dharma. Earlier on Friday, Supreme Court issued notices to the Tamil Nadu government and DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin …

Kamal Haasan backs Udhayanidhi Stalin, says 'young child' being 'hounded' for Sanatan Dharma remark
1 year, 3 months ago

Kamal Haasan backs Udhayanidhi Stalin, says 'young child' being 'hounded' for Sanatan Dharma remark

India TV News  

Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan lent his support to DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over the ongoing Sanatan row. The Supreme Court Friday agreed to hear a plea seeking registration of an FIR against Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and others over his "eradicate Sanatan Dharma" remark, which the petitioner likened to hate speech. …

SC issues notice to DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks on 'Sanatan Dharma'
1 year, 3 months ago

SC issues notice to DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks on 'Sanatan Dharma'

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Tamil Nadu government and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks on 'Sanatan Dharma.' Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin stirred a hornest's nest with his alleged remarks on Sanatan Dharma when he compared the Sanatan Dharma with diseases like dengue and malaria, a comment that sparked a backlash from political parties. …

Opposition To Be Blamed If Next Lok Sabha Polls Turn Into ‘Sanatan Dharma-INDIA Bloc’ Contest: VHP
1 year, 3 months ago

Opposition To Be Blamed If Next Lok Sabha Polls Turn Into ‘Sanatan Dharma-INDIA Bloc’ Contest: VHP

News 18  

The opposition alliance will be responsible if next year’s Lok Sabha elections turn into a “Sanatan Dharma versus INDIA bloc” contest, said Vishwa Hindu Parishad working president Alok Kumar on Sunday. “If this happens, the responsibility for this will be on the INDIA bloc,” Kumar told PTI on Sunday in reply to a question about the possibility that next year’s …

'Mother, Son Formulated Agenda to Insult…': Nadda Targets Gandhis, INDIA Bloc Over Sanatan Dharma Row
1 year, 3 months ago

'Mother, Son Formulated Agenda to Insult…': Nadda Targets Gandhis, INDIA Bloc Over Sanatan Dharma Row

News 18  

The Gandhis are still silent on DMK leader Udhayanidihi Stalin’s controversial remarks, which shows that “both mother and son have formulated an agenda to insult Sanatan Dharma”, alleged BJP national president JP Nadda on Friday. On September 3, their strong ally DMK chief’s son Udhayanidhi Stalin insulted Sanatan Dharma… Till now, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are silent on this… …

PM Modi Accuses I.N.D.I.A. of Hidden Agenda Against Sanatan Dharma
1 year, 3 months ago

PM Modi Accuses I.N.D.I.A. of Hidden Agenda Against Sanatan Dharma

Deccan Chronicle  

BHOPAL: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday saw a “sinister design” in the INDIA alliance’s “hidden agenda” to destroy “Sanatan Dharma”, the culture and faith that had united the people of this land for thousands of years. They want to erase Sanatan Dharma which inspired Swami Vivekananda to awaken the world and our freedom fighters to wish a rebirth in …

AAP defends DMK over 'eradicate Sanatan' campaign, blames BJP instead
1 year, 3 months ago

AAP defends DMK over 'eradicate Sanatan' campaign, blames BJP instead

Op India  

New and strange dimensions are being given by the Opposition to the “eradicate Sanatana Dharma” call given by Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. This comes two days after AAP leader Raghav Chadha said that Udhayanidhi Stalin’s comments cannot be considered the official stand of the Opposition alliance. We should respect all religions.” Earlier on Thursday, Prime Minister Modi while addressing …

I.N.D.I alliance is anti-Hindu, wants to end Sanatan culture: PM Modi slams Opposition over DMK leaders' remark
1 year, 3 months ago

I.N.D.I alliance is anti-Hindu, wants to end Sanatan culture: PM Modi slams Opposition over DMK leaders' remark

Firstpost  

The remarks were made by PM Modi at a rally in Madhya Pradesh and was his first public reaction following the controversy that sparked after DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin compared Sanatan Dharma with dengue, malaria Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the Opposition unity bloc I.N.D.I.A and said the political parties that are part of it have a resolution to end …

Destroying Sanatana Dharma is the hidden agenda of INDIA bloc: PM Modi
1 year, 3 months ago

Destroying Sanatana Dharma is the hidden agenda of INDIA bloc: PM Modi

The Hindu  

Launching a frontal attack on the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday accused it of having a hidden agenda of “disintegrating Sanatana Dharma”. Mr. Modi, who had earlier told his ministerial colleagues that DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remarks comparing Sanatana Dharma to diseases such as dengue required a “proper response”, took …

Sanatan Dharma is national religion of Bharat, says Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath
1 year, 3 months ago

Sanatan Dharma is national religion of Bharat, says Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath

India TV News  

Yogi Adityanath on Sanatan Dharma: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said Sanatan Dharma is the Rashtriya religion of Bharat. Against the backdrop of controversial comments on Sanatan Dharma by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, CM Adityanath said it was unfortunate that some people living in India are still insulting the Sanatan Dharma which has been attacked …

Tamil Nadu: DMK MLA directs female college students to speak against Sanatan Dharma
1 year, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu: DMK MLA directs female college students to speak against Sanatan Dharma

Op India  

On Monday, a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MLA from Thiuvarur, K. Poondi Kalaivanan, courted controversy for asking female students of a college to speak at an anti-Sanatan Dharma event. They're now pressuring girl students to discuss topics against #SanathanDharm Mocking and abusing 80% of population's religion has become their hobby but they… pic.twitter.com/Piq7CnZyBk — Satya Kumar Y September 13, 2023 “Today, …

Sanatan Dharma row: FIR registered against DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin in Mumbai over his controversial remarks
1 year, 3 months ago

Sanatan Dharma row: FIR registered against DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin in Mumbai over his controversial remarks

India TV News  

As DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has become cynosure of criticism over his 'Sanatan Dharma' remarks, an FIR was registered against him on Tuesday in Maharashtra. Earlier on Tuesday, a BJP delegation in Tamil Nadu handed over a memorandum to the state police demanding the registration of an FIR against Udhayanidhi Stalin, for his remarks against 'Sanatana …

BJP Accuses Opposition of Targeting Sanatana Dharma for Vote-Bank Politics
1 year, 3 months ago

BJP Accuses Opposition of Targeting Sanatana Dharma for Vote-Bank Politics

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The BJP on Tuesday accused the I.N.D.I.A. The BJP seized on DMK leader and Tamil Nadu education minister K. Ponmudy's remarks that the INDIA bloc was forged as an "opposition to Sanatana ideology" to hit out at the Opposition. The alliance, the Congress and the Gandhis should answer as to why "hate against Sanatana Dharma is being sold …

Sanatana Dharma targeted for votes: BJP
1 year, 3 months ago

Sanatana Dharma targeted for votes: BJP

The Hindu  

BJP president J.P. Nadda on September 12 led a fresh charge against the INDIA bloc parties, alleging that these parties were targeting “Sanatana Dharma” as part of their vote-bank politics. BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad in turn termed “shameful” Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray’s apprehension of a “Godhra-like incident” during the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, scheduled for …

BJP fires fresh salvo at Opposition over Sanatana Dharma row
1 year, 3 months ago

BJP fires fresh salvo at Opposition over Sanatana Dharma row

The Hindu  

The BJP on Tuesday accused the INDIA bloc of having a hidden agenda to attack Sanatan Dharma for its vote bank politics as it questioned the "silence" of Opposition leaders amid frequent critical remarks by DMK leaders about the faith. Firing a fresh salvo at the Opposition over the issue, BJP leader and former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad targeted …

Sanatan Dharma 'hate speech': Udhayanidhi Stalin adds fuel to fire, cryptically posts burning mosquito coil on X
1 year, 3 months ago

Sanatan Dharma 'hate speech': Udhayanidhi Stalin adds fuel to fire, cryptically posts burning mosquito coil on X

Firstpost  

BJP reacts to Udhayanidhi Stalin’s burning mosquito coil post, says, ‘DMK believes attacking majority community of the country, putting them down and insulting them’ Days after comparing Sanatan Dharma with vector-borne diseases dengue and malaria, Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin Monday posted a picture of a burning mosquito coil on X. Though the post by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK …

Ravana, Kansa failed to erase Sanatana Dharma, will it be harmed by...: Adityanath
1 year, 3 months ago

Ravana, Kansa failed to erase Sanatana Dharma, will it be harmed by...: Adityanath

India Today  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said several attacks in the past on the Sanatan Dharma failed to inflict any damage on it, and it will not be harmed today also by any power hungry "parasitic creatures". "The Sanatan that Ravana's arrogance failed to erase, the Sanatan that Kansa's roar failed to shake, and the Sanatan that Babur …

Thackeray faction expresses displeasure on Udhayanidhi’s remark on ‘Sanatan Dharma’
1 year, 3 months ago

Thackeray faction expresses displeasure on Udhayanidhi’s remark on ‘Sanatan Dharma’

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Within a week after the INDIA alliance meeting in Mumbai, disagreement emerged between two crucial regional parties, Shiv Sena and DMK, over a remark by Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin on ‘Sanatan Dharma’ as Thackeray camp expressed displeasure over it. Our stand remains the same ‘Garva Se Kaho Hum Hindu Hain,’ and criticism …

Stalin comes out in defense of Udhaynidhi
1 year, 3 months ago

Stalin comes out in defense of Udhaynidhi

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: After keeping silent for four days when a controversy raged across the nation over State Minister for Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin stressing on the need to eradicate ‘Sanatana Dharma,’ Chief Minister M K Stalin came out with a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, wondering if the BJP leaders could truly protect the interests of Backward …

Sanatana Dharma row | Congress distances itself from Udhayanidhi’s remarks
1 year, 3 months ago

Sanatana Dharma row | Congress distances itself from Udhayanidhi’s remarks

The Hindu  

Distancing itself from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader and Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s statement on Sanatana Dharma, Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera at a press conference in Delhi said that the party believes every religion and faith has its space and no one can treat any particular faith as less than another. ‘Sarva dharma sama bhava’ is the Congress ideology but …

Sanatana Dharma row | Udhayanidhi, A. Raja’s remarks reflect ‘deep-rooted Hinduphobia’ of INDIA bloc: Dharmendra Pradhan
1 year, 3 months ago

Sanatana Dharma row | Udhayanidhi, A. Raja’s remarks reflect ‘deep-rooted Hinduphobia’ of INDIA bloc: Dharmendra Pradhan

The Hindu  

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan responded sharply to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader A. Raja’s remarks against Sanatana Dharma, terming it as reflective of the INDIA bloc parties’ “mental bankruptcy” and “deep-rooted Hinduphobia”. His reaction came after Mr. Raja lent his support to DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, who had said Sanatana Dharma was like a disease that should be eradicated. The country …

'Modi Govt Using Sanatan...': Stalin Defends Son; Priyank Kharge Says, 'I Don't Care' | Watch
1 year, 3 months ago

'Modi Govt Using Sanatan...': Stalin Defends Son; Priyank Kharge Says, 'I Don't Care' | Watch

Hindustan Times  

'Modi Govt Using Sanatan. ': Stalin Defends Son; Priyank Kharge Says, 'I Don't Care' | Watch Udhayanidhi Stalin issued a four-page letter, launching a scathing attack on PM Modi and the government after he was booked for his remarks on 'Sanatan Dharma.' Meanwhile, Priyank Kharge said that he doesn't care after FIR filed against him for saying that ‘any religion …

Sanatana Dharma row | BJP using this as a weapon to avoid facing questions on political failures: T.N. Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin
1 year, 3 months ago

Sanatana Dharma row | BJP using this as a weapon to avoid facing questions on political failures: T.N. Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin

The Hindu  

Accusing the BJP leaders of twisting his recent speech that included remarks on Sanatana Dharma, made at a Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers and Artistes Association conference, DMK youth wing leader and Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, Udhayanidhi Stalin, on Thursday, September 7, 2023 said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Cabinet colleagues were using the political row that …

Sanatana Dharma row | T.N. CM Stalin criticises PM Modi; accuses pro-BJP forces of false narrative
1 year, 3 months ago

Sanatana Dharma row | T.N. CM Stalin criticises PM Modi; accuses pro-BJP forces of false narrative

The Hindu  

Defending his son and Cabinet colleague Udhayanidhi Stalin over his statements on Sanatana Dharma, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. To get today’s top stories from the State in your inbox, subscribe to our Tamil Nadu Today newsletter Citing media reports of PM Modi, mentioning in a Cabinet meeting that Mr. Udhayanidhi’s remarks needed a proper response, Mr. Stalin said: “The …

‘Those who challenge Sanatan Dharma…’ Watch Smriti Irani’s message to ‘bhakts’
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Those who challenge Sanatan Dharma…’ Watch Smriti Irani’s message to ‘bhakts’

Live Mint  

Amidst the festive atmosphere of Janmashtami at Dwarka's ISKCON temple, Smriti Irani elevated the discourse surrounding the ongoing Sanatan Dharma controversy. The Union Minister suggested that the sounds of devotional chants should reach those challenging the ancient tradition of Sanatan Dharma. "The sound of the bhakts should reach the ears of those who challenge Sanatan Dharma. Also Read: Sanatan Dharma …

Sanatan remark: 'Unfair for PM Modi to target Udhayanidhi,' says Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin
1 year, 3 months ago

Sanatan remark: 'Unfair for PM Modi to target Udhayanidhi,' says Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin

India TV News  

Udhayanidhi Stalin statement on Sanatan dharma: Amid a raging row across India cover cabinet colleague Udhayanidhi Stalin's alleged anti-Sanatan Dharma remarks, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin today said his son had expressed certain comments about the inhuman principles preached in it. Pro-Bharatiya Janata Party forces, unable to tolerate his stance against oppressive principles, have spread a false narrative, alleging …

OPINION | Anti-Sanatan remarks : Modi asks ministers to give a proper response
1 year, 3 months ago

OPINION | Anti-Sanatan remarks : Modi asks ministers to give a proper response

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed unhappiness over some objectionable remarks made by a few politicians from the opposition on Sanatan Dharma. Two days ago, Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin, had called for “eradicating Sanatan Dharma” and compared it with diseases like dengue, malaria and Covid. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said, ‘there is no …

‘Those who challenge Sanatan Dharma': Smriti Irani's dig at Udhayanidhi
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Those who challenge Sanatan Dharma': Smriti Irani's dig at Udhayanidhi

Hindustan Times  

Union minister Smriti Irani waded into the Sanatan Dharma controversy as at the Janmashtami celebrations on Wednesday the minister said the chants for Lord Krishna should be so loud that they reach those who challenge Sanatan Dharma. They should understand that as long as the bhakts are alive, no one can challenge the religion or the belief," Smriti Irani said …

On Udhayanidhi's Droupadi Murmu comment, BJP says, ‘Why didn’t you vote for her?’
1 year, 3 months ago

On Udhayanidhi's Droupadi Murmu comment, BJP says, ‘Why didn’t you vote for her?’

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin referred to President Droupadi Murmu as an example of caste discrimination as he defended his Sanatan Dharma-malaria comment which is at the centre of a raging controversy. Tamil Nadu chief minister’s son and minister for sports, Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday during an event in Chennai had said that ‘Sanathana Dharma must be eradicated like malaria …

Sanatana Dharma row | Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remarks require proper response, PM Modi tells Ministers at informal meeting
1 year, 3 months ago

Sanatana Dharma row | Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remarks require proper response, PM Modi tells Ministers at informal meeting

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reportedly told his Ministerial colleagues that DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remarks on Sanatana Dharmarequired a “proper response” based on “facts of the issue” within the contemporary situation and emphasised that the Constitution does not allow for abuse of any religion. At the meeting, described as “informal”, sources said Foreign Minister …

Udhayanidh flags no invite for President Murmu in Sanatan Dharma remark row
1 year, 3 months ago

Udhayanidh flags no invite for President Murmu in Sanatan Dharma remark row

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu DMK minister and son of chief minister MK Stalin, Udhayanidhi Stalin, seemed to have unleashed an absolute furore over his “eradicate Sanatana Dharma” remark. While the Bharatiya Janata Party has been relentless in their demand for apology from Stalin, Udhayanidhi Stalin when asked to provide an example of discrimination being practised under Sanatan Dharma, flagged President Droupadi Murmu, …

PM Modi speaks on Sanatan controversy, asks ministers to give 'befitting reply'
1 year, 3 months ago

PM Modi speaks on Sanatan controversy, asks ministers to give 'befitting reply'

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke on the Sanatan Dharma controversy that stemmed from Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi's statement that Sanatan should be eradicated like dengue, malaria. According to the LiveHindustan, PM Modi in an informal chat with the ministers during the Cabinet meeting raised the issue and and said the ministers should give a befitting reply to the …

Sanatan Dharma Remark: PM Modi addresses row, says ‘needs proper response’
1 year, 3 months ago

Sanatan Dharma Remark: PM Modi addresses row, says ‘needs proper response’

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Udhayanidhi Stalin's ‘Sanatan Dharma’ remark, which has caused a stir amid political circles in India. PM Modi said Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's "Sanatana Dharma" remark needs ‘ proper response’. Prime Minister Modi's remarks come a day after Udhayanidhi Stalin flagged President of India Droupadi Murmu not being invited to inauguration of new Parliamnet building, …

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