Udhayanidhi Stalin's comment on 'Sanatan Dharma': Will not apologize

Chennai:

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has quietly said that he will not apologize for his comments on 'Sanatana Dharma'.

Addressing a gathering in Dindigul district after presiding over a wedding, Udhayanidhi Stalin insisted that his comments were an extension of the work done by Dravidian icon Periyar, who fought for the empowerment of women and against denying them education. Had fought.

“Periyar gave his voice to oppose (this practice). Anna Durai gave his voice, Karunanidhi gave his voice and I also said the same. They added what I did not say and lied. Now matters are just Tamil “Have not been registered in the same.” Nadu but at many places across India they asked me to apologize in the court. I said what I said. I am Karunanidhi's grandson and will not apologize for anything.

Udhayanidhi Stalin has commented on this for the first time after becoming Deputy Chief Minister.

In March he had said that 'Sanatan Dharma' should be destroyed “like the mosquitoes that cause malaria and dengue.”

Although the courts had made strong comments on the issue, his legal team argues that in Tamil Nadu and the southern states, 'Sanatana Dharma' has always been viewed through the prism of untouchability and discrimination based on castes and his comments should be viewed with caution. Should in that context. He claims that he had no intention of hurting any Hindu sentiments.

Focusing mainly on the contributions of the ruling DMK over the years including legislation for women empowerment and property rights for women and monthly assistance of thousands of rupees, she slammed Governor RN Ravi on the recent issue of Tamil Nadu dropping a line. Also took aim. The national anthem at the ceremony over which he presided contained the word Dravid.

Chief Minister MK Stalin promoted Udhayanidhi Stalin to the post of Deputy Chief Minister, replacing several senior ministers, triggering opposition criticism of family politics and dynasty politics. However, the party has denied the allegation and claimed that Udhayanidhi was elected democratically.