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People will hit out at INDIA alliance in Assembly polls in 5 States over its anti-Sanatan Dharma stand: Tejasvi Surya

Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha president and Lok Sabha MP Tejasvi Surya on October 19 said people are going to deal a big blow to the opposition bloc INDIA in the Assembly polls in five States, including Madhya Pradesh, for its posture against Sanatan Dharma.

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Sanatana dharma row: Holding a viewpoint against caste hegemony is not unconstitutional, Udhayanidhi Stalin tells Madras High Court

Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin argued in Madras High Court that his views on Sanatana Dharma, which oppose caste hegemony and preach equality, cannot be termed unconstitutional. Senior Counsel P. Wilson argued that the writ petition is politically motivated and a classic case of abuse of process of the court. He accused…

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Prosecution against former AIADMK MLA withdrawn after he apologises to CM, Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin

The Kallakurichi police have filed a final report before a judicial magistrate dropping all further action against AIADMK former MLA R. Kumaraguru

The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023

VHP delegation meets Governor over sanatana dharma row

VHP meets Governor: Demands expulsion of Udhayanidhi, Sekarbabu for remarks on Sanatana Dharma. Delegation led by Alok Kumar submits memorandum to Governor R.N. Ravi. VHP seeks action against Ministers for hurting religious sentiments.

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Sanatana Dharma row | SC tags plea against DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin with earlier one

The Supreme Court on Wednesday tagged a petition seeking criminal prosecution of DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks on Sanatana Dharma with a similar plea filed earlier by another party. A Bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M. Trivedi said it would examine, on the next date, whether…

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

A vitiated political discourse in Tamil Nadu

The Sanatana Dharma issue continues to dominate political talk. On the one side are Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, his son Udhayanidhi Stalin, and party ideologues, and on the other side is the Bharatiya Janata Party and its affiliates.

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

Three housing projects worth over ₹400 crore unveiled in Chennai

Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurated housing projects worth ₹409.74 crore for 2,364 new apartments in Chennai. Anbarasan stated that 30,492 dilapidated houses would be replaced with new ones in Chennai and other districts, costing ₹2,400 crore. Udhayanidhi also inaugurated a football stadium, gym and 39 smart classrooms. State Health Minister, HR&CE Minister…

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

SC seeks TN govt, Udhayanidhi's response on petition seeking probe into his remarks on Sanatana Dharma; TN Min expresses regret; Kamal Haasan keen to contest from Coimbatore LS seat; Sri Lankan boat seized; AG rejects application to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against DMK leader; HC wants to know if TN…

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

Kamal Haasan intends to contest from Coimbatore during 2024 Parliamentary election

Kamal Haasan, MNM party president, expressed keenness to contest from Coimbatore LS seat in upcoming polls. He urged partymen to work hard to ensure victory. Referring to his 2021 defeat, he said it defied reason. He criticised Udhayanidhi Stalin's use of 'Sanathanam' term, saying it was akin to beating a…

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

Sanatana Dharma row | Supreme Court issues notice to T.N. government, Udhayanidhi Stalin

The Supreme Court seeks response from TN govt, Udhayanidhi on petition seeking probe into remarks on 'Sanatana Dharma'. Bench issues notice on plea seeking FIR, CBI probe into 'Sanatana Dharma Eradication Conference' held on Sept 2.

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023