“Sanatana must be eradicated”: Udhayanidhi Stalin in TN Assembly
A major controversy erupted in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly after Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin called for the eradication of Sanatana Dharma during a packed Assembly session. Newly sworn-in Chief Minister Vijay was present in the House but did not publicly respond to the remarks.
The statement quickly sparked political backlash and renewed debate over Dravidian ideology, secularism, and Hindu identity in Tamil Nadu. Critics accused Udhayanidhi Stalin of targeting Hindu traditions and sentiments, while his supporters argued that his comments were aimed at caste discrimination and social inequalities associated with the Sanatana system.
At the same time, Chief Minister Vijay’s silence during the controversy has also come under scrutiny, with many closely watching how his government chooses to address the growing debate. The controversy comes amid wider national discussions around religion, identity, and ideological politics in India.
