Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has firmly reiterated that he is not going to apologize for his controversial remarks calling for the “eradication” of Sanatana Dharma, asserting that his statements had been geared toward addressing alleged oppressive practices, notably in direction of girls. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief, referencing his political lineage because the grandson of former CM ‘Kalaignar’ Karunanidhi mentioned he stands by his phrases and claimed that they had been misinterpreted.
Stalin clarified that his remarks, made in September 2023, drew on the rules of Periyar, former CM Perarignar Anna, and Karunanidhi.
He mentioned, “However my statements had been distorted falsely and I’ve now been sued in a number of courts in India, not solely in Tamil Nadu. They requested me to apologize in court docket, however I refused. I’ve said, ‘What I mentioned is claimed. I’m Kalaignar’s grandson, and I can’t apologize for something. Now, I’m going through the fees. Our Dravidian mannequin authorities is a shining instance for different states.”
Dindigul | Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin mentioned, “I additionally talked about the rules given by Periyar, Perarignar Anna, and our chief Kalaignar. However my statements had been distorted falsely and I’ve now been sued in a number of courts in India, not solely in Tamil Nadu.… pic.twitter.com/pX17fOTTR4
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Highlighting the DMK’s deal with Tamil identification, Udhayanidhi additionally inspired newlyweds in Tamil Nadu to provide their kids conventional Tamil names. He voiced considerations about alleged makes an attempt to impose Hindi within the state, notably by means of adjustments within the academic coverage and the omission of sure phrases from the Tamil Thaai Vaazthu (the state’s anthem). He mentioned, “They could not do it straight. That is why they’re omitting just a few phrases from the Tamil Thaai Vaazthu (State music). They’re attempting to impose Hindi by way of the brand new training coverage. However they’re all failing. Already somebody tried to vary the title of the state from Tamil Nadu.”
“However as a result of all throughout the State raised objections, he apologised. Now some are speaking about omitting the phrase ‘Dravidam’ from Tamil Thaai Vaazthu. Till the final cadre of DMK is alive, till the final Tamilan is alive, none may even contact Tamil, Tamil Nadu and Dravidam,” he mentioned.