“Sanatan Dharma Row: Madras HC to review YouTube, TV footage of Udhayanidhi Stalin’s controversial speech”, Organiser, November 1, 2023:

“Tamil Nadu’s Minister of Youth and Sports Welfare, Udhayanidhi Stalin is in dock for mocking and making derogatory remarks on Sanatan dharma at a conference that was organised by the Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers Artists Association, an outfit linked to the Communist party.The event also witnessed the presence of the Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, Sekar Babu.

In response to Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remarks, Hindu Munnani functionaries filed quo warranto writ petitions challenging the legitimacy of both ministers, Udhayanidhi Stalin and Sekar Babu, as well as the former Union Minister A Raja, who currently serves as a DMK MP.

During a recent court hearing, Udhayanidhi Stalin made a surprising reversal, asserting that his comments during the conference conference were made in his personal capacity and not as a minister. However, evidence suggests he attended the event as a minister. Following a nationwide controversy, Udhayanidhi reaffirmed his stance, asserting that he stands by his speech and is prepared to lose his ministerial post or even face the dismissal of the DMK government. Videos of his statements were widely shared on social media….”

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