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TVK MLA says entered politics to eradicate Sanatan Dharma sparking Tamil Nadu backlash
Politics
Published on 14 May 2026
A single phrase claims their mission is eradication
A new controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after TVK MLA S Mustafa said his party entered politics to “eradicate Sanatan Dharma,” citing Periyar and Ambedkar. The remarks follow Udhayanidhi Stalin’s earlier comments that triggered a nationwide backlash, with critics accusing the TVK of targeting Hindu beliefs for political advantage. The dispute is intensifying across parties and public platforms.
- TVK MLA S Mustafa made remarks about eradicating Sanatan Dharma
- The comment drew comparisons to Udhayanidhi Stalin’s earlier controversy
- Critics accuse political targeting of Hindu beliefs for gains
- Periyar and Ambedkar were cited in support of the stance
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