Udhayanidhi Stalin sanatana remark row: ‘Young child being targeted,' says Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan
PTI, during a party gathering in Coimbatore, Haasan indirectly referred to Udhayanidhi, the BJP, or other groups and stated that a "young individual" is currently under scrutiny for discussing Sanatana Dharma. Also Read: Sanatan Dharma Remark Row: Supreme Court issues notice to Tamil Nadu govt, Udhayanidhi Stalin Suggesting that the minister's statement about Sanatana Dharma is not groundbreaking, the actor insinuated that many leaders associated with the Dravidian movement, including Udhayanidhi's late grandfather and DMK stalwart M.
Karunanidhi, have previously made similar comments. Also Read: ‘Let Sanatan Dharma fall, Dravidam win’: Udhayanidhi Stalin's remark faces BJP's scorn, Congress distances from DMK PTI noted that Haasan pointed out that the depth of reformist leader Periyar V.
Ramasamy's indignation against societal problems becomes evident when one examines his life. He emphasized that individuals like himself have come to comprehend the term 'Sanatana' primarily because of Periyar's influence and teachings.
“Though Periyar had been the administrator of a temple and had even performed puja while in Kashi, he gave up all that and dedicated his entire life in the service of people", Haasan said. Also Read: Why Periyar would have led today’s ‘anti-nationals’ “Neither the ruling DMK nor any other party can claim that Periyar belongs only to them; the entire state of Tamil Nadu should celebrate him as their leader," he said, adding that he himself has been one among those who honour Periyar.
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