Tamil Nadu Minister Vows to Protect State from Sanatana Dharma, Sparks Political Controversy

A political row has erupted in Tamil Nadu following Social Justice Minister Vanni Arasu’s remarks about social reformer and Dravidian icon Periyar EV Ramasamy and Sanatana Dharma. He also said his party would take a vow to protect Tamil Nadu from Sanatana Dharma.Speaking during Periyar’s birth anniversary celebrations, the senior VCK leader said Periyar was opposed to Sanatana Dharma and had maintained an uncompromising position on the issue.The remarks have triggered a sharp response from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), bringing the debate over Periyar’s legacy, Dravidian ideology and Sanatana Dharma back into the political spotlight.The controversy also comes against the backdrop of evolving political equations in Tamil Nadu, with the VCK playing a role in recent developments involving Vijay’s TVK. -tacksn18oc_india CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: / cnnnews18 Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube