In a declaration at Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has as soon as once more positioned himself as a staunch advocate for Sanatana Dharma. Addressing the gathering, the Janasena Social gathering chief slammed “pseudo-secular” critics and declared himself an “unapologetic Sanatani Hindu.”
His speech got here amidst rising controversies surrounding the Sanatana Dharma debate with Kalyan making a direct reference to remarks by Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. “Do not examine Sanatana Dharma to a virus,” he stated. ” You can’t wipe out Sanatana Dharma. If anybody tries to wipe out Santana Dharma let me let you know from the toes of Lord Balaji you may be worn out.”
Kalyan additional advocated for the necessity for nationwide laws to safeguard Sanatana Dharma, calling for the institution of well-funded nationwide and state boards devoted to its safety.
What’s Varahi Declaration?
Pawan Kalyan unveiled the Varahi Declaration on October 3 after performing rituals on the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala. The ceremony was vital, coming within the wake of the ghee adulteration controversy and was seen as a symbolic cleaning of the temple’s desecration. Following the prayers, Kalyan addressed a large crowd at Jyotirao Phule Circle in Tirupati from his iconic ‘Varahi’ marketing campaign car.
The Varahi Declaration, in response to the Andhra Deputy CM, is not only a political motion however a mission aimed toward defending the cultural and non secular heritage of Andhra Pradesh. “About 14 months again, when VARAHI first hit the roads, it was greater than only a motion, it was a name to motion,” Kalyan declared.
“Varahi is not only a yatra, it represents the spirit of our tradition and the unwavering dedication to guard our state.Now, VARAHI returns for a a lot larger mission. The mission is to echo the voice of hundreds of thousands who want to convey “*Sanatana Dharma Raksha Board”* to life,” he stated.
Key Proposals of Varahi Declaration
The Varahi Declaration outlines a number of key factors aimed toward defending Sanatana Dharma:
- The doc stresses that secularism must be utilized uniformly to make sure equal safety for all religions.
- A name for a nationwide act that particularly defends Sanatana Dharma in opposition to actions or statements that hurt its core beliefs. This laws would guarantee uniform enforcement all through India.
- The creation of Sanatana Dharma Safety Boards at each the nationwide and state ranges liable for the implementation of this act and safeguarding the religion’s pursuits.
- Annual budgets must be allotted to help these boards and their actions, guaranteeing that they’ve the sources to perform successfully.
- The declaration advocates for disengaging with people or teams that promote hatred or defame Sanatana Dharma.
- A Sanatana Dharma Certification could be launched to make sure the purity and authenticity of supplies utilized in temple rituals, corresponding to choices and prasadam.
Lastly, Kalyan’s imaginative and prescient extends past non secular safety—he envisions temples evolving into facilities of artwork, training, economic system, and environmental conservation, taking part in a key function within the broader cultural and social welfare of society.