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Sanatana Dharma row | BJP raking up issue to divert attention from its failures and corruption: T.N. CM Stalin

TN CM Stalin endorses DK president Veeramani's view that BJP is diverting attention from its failures and corruption by raking up Sanatana Dharma issue. He urges DMK and alliance to focus on exposing BJP's corruption, fascism and authoritarianism to ensure their defeat in LS polls and save India's democracy.

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FIR filed against Udhayanidhi Stalin in Mumbai over his 'Sanatana Dharma' remark

FIR registered against Udhayanidhi Stalin for objectional remarks on 'Sanatan Dharma'. BJP delegation in TN handed over memo to police demanding FIR. PM Modi asked ministers to counter attack on Sanatan Dharma with facts. Political slugfest in country after DMK leader equated 'Sanatana Dharma' with mosquitoes, dengue, malaria, fever and…

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Opposing Sanatana Dharma is only about bringing equality, says DSS leader

DSS members support Tamil Nadu and Karnataka Ministers' statement on Sanatana Dharma, saying it is as dangerous as AIDS and leprosy and should be eradicated. They cite Buddha, Basaveshwara, Periyar Ramasamy, Ambedkar and Sahu Maharaj's ideologies of equality. DSS also condemns the killing of Dabholkar, Pansare, Kalburgi and Lankesh for…

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Sanatana Dharma row | Will pull out tongue and gouge out eyes: Union Minister Shekhawat on Udhayanidhi’s comments

Union Minister Shekhawat said anyone who speaks against Sanatana Dharma will have their tongue pulled out and eyes gouged out. He also criticized the Opposition INDIA alliance for wanting to defeat PM Modi in 2024. He said many invaders had tried to weaken Indian culture, but ancestors had protected it.

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BJP fires fresh salvo at Opposition over Sanatana Dharma row

BJP accuses INDIA bloc of attacking Sanatan Dharma for vote bank politics; Ravi Shankar Prasad urges alliance to disassociate from criticism; BJP to reach out to villages to protect India's culture and heritage; G20 Summit highlighted Konark Chakra and Nalanda Univ. BJP urges INDIA bloc to protect India's culture and…

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Dravidian model responsible for caste discrimination: Annamalai

BJP alleges Dravidian model responsible for caste discrimination in TN; demands resignation of HR&CE Minister for participating in anti-Hindu conference; Annamalai says only people's protests can resolve the issue. #CasteDiscrimination #SanatanaDharma #DravidianModel #HR&CEMinister #People'sProtests

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Hindus have to give Sanatana Dharma profundity

.T.M. Krishna argues that Sanatana Dharma, often used as a synonym for Hinduism, has been weaponised by Hindutva extremists. He calls for a philosophical churn within Hinduism to end caste discrimination and recognise the bigotry of caste-privileged Hindus. Ambedkar's words, read alongside his critiques of Hinduism, remain offensive to many,…

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JD(S) is joining hands with BJP only for its survival, says Boseraju

Criticising the Janata Dal (Secular) for its attempts to forge an alliance with the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Minor Irrigation Minister N.S. Boseraju has said that a secular Janata Dal(S) has compromised to join hands with a communal BJP just for its survival.

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Palaniswami chairs AIADMK meeting of functionaries and legislators

Former Minister D. Jayakumar told journalists that strategies were discussed to highlight the reported inadequacies of the DMK government.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Forest Dept finds circumstantial evidence of poisoning of two tigers near Emerald; Udhayanidhi Stalin calls BJP a "poisonous snake"; Anbumani Ramadoss suggests holding parliamentary elections in 2024 and Assembly elections in 2026.

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Udhayanidhi Stalin | Dravidian scion

Udhayanidhi Stalin, DMK's youth wing leader and Minister of Youth Welfare and Sports Development, resembles the angry hero of the film Maamannan. He has been candid in his views, like his grandfather Karunanidhi, and is not intimidated by criticism. He has made and acted in films to gain popularity and…

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Can Udhayanidhi Stalin eradicate Sanatana Dharma from his home?

Criticising the Tamil Nadu Minister of Youth Welfare and Sport Udhayanidhi Stalin for comparing Sanatana Dharma to dengue and malaria, Sri Ram Sene State president Gangadhar Kulkarni said Mr. Stalin, who talks about eradicating Sanatana Dharma from the society, has to eradicate it from his own family.

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Sanatana dharma is closest to science, claims Pratap Simha

MP Pratap Simha claims Sanatana dharma is closest to science. He cites examples of Hindu religion being ratified by nuclear physicists and B.R. Ambedkar's support for Sanskrit. He calls for unity against "disrespect" of Goddess Chamundeshwari and expresses confidence in BJP's victory in upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

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Attacking Sanatana Dharma has become ‘fashion’ for ‘frustrated fraternity’: Naqvi

Naqvi slams DMK leaders for attacking Sanatana Dharma, says it reflects their "mental illness". Attacking Sanatana Dharma has become a "fashion" for "frustrated fraternity" but their "bankruptcy will backfire". Naqvi hits out at Rahul Gandhi for his remarks abroad, says Congress has become "merchants of misinformation" and "contractors of conspiracies"…

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‘Bharat’ is our cultural identity, asserts BJP-Andhra Pradesh vice-president

BJP VP Reddy accuses opp. of needless controversy over 'Bharat' name. Refers to Constitution, voter ID, Aadhaar, passport, currency notes. Accuses opp. of hypocrisy over INDIA alliance name. Says Bharat from legendary King Bharata. Takes strong exception to TN Minister's remarks on Sanatana Dharma. Accuses YSRCP govt of failing on…

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Democratic rights denied in the name of Sanatana Dharma: Annie Raja

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Congress’ Udit Raj supports Udhayanidhi Stalin in Sanatana Dharma controversy

Congress leader Udit Raj supports Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks on Sanatana Dharma, questions PM Modi on which side of debate he wants to be on

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Disagree and discuss, but do not distort Udhayanidhi’s words, says Kamal Haasan

Kamal Haasan urges TN to embrace constructive discussions to foster a harmonious and inclusive society. He believes that Tamil Nadu should be a safe space for healthy debates and that asking the right questions leads to important answers and development of a better society.

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MP wants Udhayanidhi Stalin, Priyank Kharge sacked from respective Cabinet

Kalaburagi MP Umesh Jadhav demands sacking of TN & Karnataka Ministers Udhayanidhi Stalin & Priyank Kharge for hurting religious sentiments of 110 cr Sanatana Dharma followers. Jadhav urges AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge to clarify stand on statement & views on Sanatana Dharma. Rajkumar Patil Telkur demands apology from Ministers.

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

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said that the party had already clearly stated it did not stand by such remarks.

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

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s 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.

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DMK MP A. Raja compares Sanatana Dharma with HIV

MP Raja said Sanatana Dharma is like HIV, needs to be destroyed. People in North India are looking to DMK and Dravidian parties for "cure". Raja supported Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks comparing Sanatana Dharma to dengue and malaria. He said it is dangerous and must be rooted out. DMK functionaries…

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Sanatana Dharma row | Did Opposition INDIA bloc’s meet decide on denigrating Hindus? asks Ravi Shankar Prasad

BJP leader Prasad accuses Congress of denigrating Hindu faith, cites examples of Tamil Nadu ally DMK and Karnataka Home Minister. Alleges silence of Congress top leadership. Displays original Constitution manuscript with Hindu deities inscribed. Accuses Nitish Kumar of deteriorating law and order in Bihar.

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

Udhayanidhi Stalin accuses BJP of twisting his speech on Sanatana Dharma, alleges PM Modi and Ministers using row to divert attention from issues like Manipur riots and financial irregularities. He claims to be heir of Perarignar Anna, not enemy of any religion.

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