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TVK MLA says entered politics to eradicate Sanatan Dharma sparking Tamil Nadu backlash

Politics
Published on 14 May 2026
TVK MLA says entered politics to eradicate Sanatan Dharma sparking Tamil Nadu backlash

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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