October 2nd 2023.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's daughter Senthamarai Stalin visited and offered prayers at Sattainathar Temple in Sirkazhi, Mayiladuthurai district on Sunday, October 1. It was an event that was closely watched on social media. This was due to the controversial remarks made by her brother, Udhayanidhi Stalin, in the month of September.
Udhayanidhi Stalin, the DMK minister, had said that Sanatan Dharma must be opposed and eradicated, equating it to diseases like malaria, dengue, and Coronavirus. His comments had led to a huge uproar in Tamil Nadu, with BJP leader Annamalai challenging to stop his mother from going to temple.
Udhayanidhi stood firm on his words, justifying his remarks and saying that he spoke on behalf of the oppressed and marginalized people who suffer due to Sanatan Dharma. He even offered to present the extensive writings of Periyar and Ambedkar, who conducted in-depth research on Sanatan Dharma.
The Bharatiya Janata Party took on Stalin for his comments and said that he was giving a call for the genocide of 100 crore people who follow Sanatan Dharma, an accusation that he denied. Cases were even filed against him for his remarks. Seers and saints called out Udhayanidhi for his remarks against Sanatan. The Supreme Court then issued a notice to the Tamil Nadu government and Udhayanidhi Stalin for his Anti-Sanatan remark.
Thus, Senthamarai's visit to the temple was a much-watched event on social media. It was to be seen if Udhayanidhi's comments had any influence on her family's religious beliefs.
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