UDHAYANIDHI STALIN AT BENGALURU COURT
Tamil Nadu Minister Udayanidhi Stalin gets bail in Sanatana dharma remarks case
In September last year, he had said that Santana dharma was against the principles of social justice and equality, and should be eradicated, attracting widespread condemnation. “What is Sanatanaam? The very name is only from Sanskrit. Sanatana is against equality and social justice and nothing else. What is the meaning of Sanatana? It is eternal, that is, it cannot be changed; no one could pose any question and that is the meaning,” he said.
Tamil Nadu Minister Udayanidhi Stalin gets bail over 'eradicate Sanatana Dharma' remarks
Tamil Nadu Minister Udayanidhi Stalin was granted bail on Tuesday by a city court for his 'eradicate Sanatana Dharma' remark. The DMK leader appeared before the 42nd Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate following a notice to him based on a petition by social activist Paramesh for his remark.
Sanatana Dharma Remark: Bengaluru court grants bail to Udhayanidhi Stalin; adjourns matter to August 8
Bengaluru: DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin appeared before the Bengaluru Court over his remark on Sanatana Dharma. While speaking at a conference in September 2023, Udhayanidhi said that Sanatana dharma ‘should be eradicated’. Udhayanidhi, who holds ...
SC asks Udhayanidhi Stalin how can he approach it under writ jurisdiction for clubbing FIRs
Justice Datta referred to the cases Udhayanidhi Stalin has cited, including that involving journalists and political persons, for clubbing of FIRs and said media persons cannot be equated with ministers.
'People from Tamil Nadu plant bombs': DMK complains against BJP's Shobha Karandlaje over Rameshwaram blast remarks
The ruling party in Tamil Nadu, DMK, has lodged a formal complaint with the Election Commission of India against Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje for her controversial remarks linking people from Tamil Nadu to the Rameshwaram cafe blast in Bengaluru. Karandlaje's comments, made during a protest, sparked condemnation from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Sports Minister Udhayanidhi. They criticized the remarks as reckless and called for action against hate speech. The DMK complaint alleges that Karandlaje's statement aims to create enmity between people of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and violates the Model Code of Conduct.
Sanatana Dharma row: Madras HC calls Stalin Jr’s comments ‘divisive’
The Madras High Court has deemed Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare & Sports minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's comments on Sanatana Dharma as "divisive" and against constitutional principles. The court refused to issue a writ of quo warranto to remove Stalin, his colleague Sekar Babu, and DMK MP A Raja from their ministerial positions. Justice Anita Sumanth ruled that such comments were "perverse" and spread misinformation.
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HC dismisses quo warranto petitions against DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin, Sekar Babu, MP A Raja
The Madras High Court rejected petitions filed by members of a Hindu nationalist group against DMK Ministers Udhayanidhi Stalin, P K Sekar Babu, and Member of Parliament A Raja, questioning their right to hold office following remarks allegedly critical of Sanatana Dharma.
SC reprimands Udhayanidhi for remarks on Sanatana Dharma
The Supreme Court criticized Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks against Sanatana Dharma, stating that he abused his rights under the Constitution's freedom of speech and religion. Stalin had previously said that Sanatana Dharma divides people based on caste and religion, sparking controversy. The court was hearing his plea to combine multiple FIRs filed against him for these remarks. Stalin later clarified that his comments were against caste-based discrimination, not Hinduism. His lawyer sought to combine the FIRs citing similar cases involving Arnab Goswami and others.
"You should know the consequences": SC raps DMK’s Stalin for his Sanatana Dharma comment
The Supreme Court criticized Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for his comments on Sanatana Dharma, stating that as a minister, he should understand the consequences of his statements. Udhayanidhi Stalin sought the consolidation of multiple FIRs against him over his remarks. The Supreme Court adjourned the plea for hearing on March 15.
Ayodhya screening goes off peacefully in TN on court intervention; in Bengaluru, CM opens Ram temple
The Supreme Court allowed the live telecast of the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya, preventing a potential showdown between DMK and BJP cadres in Tamil Nadu. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and BJP State President K Annamalai accused the MK Stalin administration of trying to impede the live screening of rituals and poojas at local temples.
HC cautions persons in power against "fissiparous" remarks; slams police on Sanatana Dharma issue
The Madras High Court has criticized the police for not taking action against ruling DMK ministers who participated in an anti-Sanatana Dharma meeting. Justice G Jayachandran emphasized that those in power should refrain from promoting divisive views and should focus on addressing social issues instead.
Anti-Sanatana remarks: Onus of providing evidence on petitioner, not me, says Udhayanidhi Stalin
DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, facing a complaint over alleged anti-Sanatana Dharma remarks, asserted in the Madras High Court that the petitioner must provide related evidence. He also mentioned that the court cannot infringe upon his constitutional rights. The DMK accused the BJP of engaging in "Twitter politics" based on the case against Udhayanidhi, who serves as the TN Youth Welfare and Sports Development minister.
Sanatana Dharma row: Petition against me becasue of ideological differences, Udhayanidhi tells HC
Right wing outfit Hindu Munnani had filed a quo warranto, challenging Udhayanidhi's holding of public office in view of his alleged remarks against Sanatana Dharma at an event last month. Wilson further submitted the petitioners have filed this case because DMK is antithetical to their ideology and stands for Dravidian ideology and speaks of self-respect, equality, rational thought and brotherhood, "while the opposing sect speaks of division on the basis of caste."
'Sanatan Dharma' remark: SC tags fresh plea with pending case against Udayanidhi Stalin
The Supreme Court has tagged a plea filed by a Delhi-based lawyer seeking an FIR against Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and MP A Raja for their remarks calling for the eradication of 'Sanatan Dharma' with a similar pending plea. The court did not issue notice on the plea but tagged it along with the previous petition. The Tamil Nadu government's Additional Advocate General opposed the plea, stating that these petitions are 'publicity interest litigations'.
Sanatan Dharma Row: Hindu saints stage protest in Delhi, torch effigies of Udhayanidhi and other leaders
Hindu saints staged a protest against Udhayanidhi Stalin, a DMK leader, over his remarks about Sanatan Dharma. They burnt effigies of Stalin and other leaders near Tamil Nadu Bhawan in Delhi. The protesters demanded an apology from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin for his son's actions and called for political leaders to refrain from making statements against Sanatan Dharma.
Sanatana Dharma row: SC notice to Udhayanidhi Stalin
A bench of justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M Trivedi issued notices to the DMK leader on the plea filed by a Tamil Nadu advocate, B Jagannath. The petitioner told the bench that there has been a call for "eradication of a faith". Although the bench sought a response from Udhayanidhi, it clarified that the instant matter will not be tagged with the pending cases pertaining to hate speech.
Sanatan Dharma remark: SC issues notice on plea seeking FIR against TN minister Udhayanidhi Stalin
Senior advocate Dama Seshadri Naidu, appearing for the petitioner, submitted that the minister allegedly asked school students to say that this religion is not good and that the other religion is good.
Modi and co using Sanatana ploy to divert attention, will face cases legally: Udhayanidhi Stalin
DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has accused BJP leaders of twisting his statements and vowed to face legal action. He criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being afraid to answer questions about the Manipur violence and accused the BJP government of making empty promises.
Eminent citizens ask SC to take cognisance of Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Sanatan Dharma' remark
Over 260 eminent citizens, including former judges and bureaucrats, have written to Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud urging him to take cognisance of DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin's eradicate "Sanatan Dharma" remark. The letter stated that Stalin's remarks amounted to hate speech and violated the secular character of India. It also criticized the state government for not taking action and undermining the rule of law. The signatories requested the Supreme Court to take suo moto notice of contempt and ensure accountability.
'Sanatan Dharma' row: INDIA alliance leaders should tender apology, says Anurag Thakur
Union Minister Anurag Thakur has criticized DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin for his comments against 'Sanatan Dharma' and called for a public apology from the opposition INDIA bloc. Thakur accused the bloc of playing politics of polarization and stated that people have seen through their gameplan.
AICC attempts balancing act on Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Sanatana Dharma' remark
Congress Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge, however, threw his weight behind Stalin Jr. Responding to queries in Bengaluru on Monday, Kharge, son of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, said: "Any religion that does not promote equality or does not ensure you have the dignity of being human is not religion, according to me... Any religion that does not give equal rights or does not treat you like humans is as good as disease."
Udhayanidhi Stalin, actor-turned-politician, is no stranger to controversy
Udhayanidhi Stalin, the son of Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and the state sports minister, has been involved in several controversies since his entry into politics in 2019. Before entering politics, Udhayanidhi had a successful career in Tamil cinema as an actor and producer. He has also been accused of having a stranglehold over the Tamil film industry.
Tamil Nadu minister Stalin Jr’s comments on Sanatana Dharma triggers rebuke across South
Udhayanidhi Stalin said at an event in Chennai on Saturday that the Sanatana Dharma was like dengue and malaria, and that they should think of not fighting it but eradicating it. Congress MP Karti Chidambaram’s endorsement of the statement fuelled demands for Karnataka’s ruling party to clarify its stand on the matter.
'Sanatana Dharma' against social justice, must be destroyed: Udhayanidhi Stalin
In his address at a meet of Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association here on Saturday, Udhayanidhi said Sanatan is against equality and social justice. Udhayanidhi, son of chief minister MK Stalin, said the very name Sanatan is from Sanskrit. "What is the meaning of Sanatan? It is eternal, that is, it cannot be changed; no one could pose any question and that is the meaning."
Primary agenda of opposition alliance is complete eradication of Hindu dharma, alleges BJP
The party's reaction came after Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin alleged that 'Sanatan Dharma' is against equality and social justice, and that it should be eradicated.
Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Sanatan Dharma' remark: SC lawyer files complaint with Delhi Police, seeks lodging of FIR
A Supreme Court Lawyer on Sunday filed a complaint with Delhi Police against Udhayanidhi Stalin, Sports Minister of the Government of Tamil Nadu and son of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu over a controversial statement on Saturday on 'Santana Dharma'.
"Uprooting Sanatan Dharma is upholding humanity": Udhayanidhi Stalin
"I never called for the genocide of people who are following Sanatan Dharma. Sanatan Dharma is a principle that divides people in the name of caste and religion. Uprooting Sanatan Dharma is upholding humanity and human equality," Udhayanidhi Stalin wrote in a message on X on Saturday night.
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