Speaking at the 'Shrimad Bhagwat Katha Gyan Yagya' event, Yogi Adityanath said, "Sanatana Dharma is the only religion, the rest are all sects and methods of worship. Sanatan is the religion of humanity and if it is attacked, then there will be a crisis for humanity across the globe".

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister&nbsp;Yogi addressed the final session, which marked the conclusion of the seven-day 'Shrimad Bhagwat Katha Gyan Yagya' held at the Gorakhnath Temple.

The event was held in remembrance of the 54th death anniversary of Mahant Digvijay Nath and the 9th death anniversary of the national saint Mahant Avaidyanath.

CM Yogi further stressed the importance of having an open mindset to understand the essence of Shrimad Bhagwat's narrow-minded perspectives and struggle to comprehend its vastness.

"The story of Bhagwat is boundless and cannot be confined to specific days or hours. It flows endlessly, and devotees continuously absorb its essence into their lives,"&nbsp;Yogi added.

Earlier on Monday, Yogi Adityanath said, "The needs of the country and society are the priority of a saint. Mahant Digvijaynath ji was one such saint. He fought against the challenges of his time."

The Chief Minister added that Mahant Digvijaynath belonged to the Rana clan of Mewar, Rajasthan, who dedicated his life to the motherland while fighting for the self-respect of the country. He tried to do something new for society by getting involved in many religious and political rituals here.

The Chief Minister added further: "Mahant Digvijaynath ji, after joining Gorakshpeeth, first laid emphasis on education and established Maharana Pratap Education Council. To imbue the young generation with nationalism, he expanded his institutions. The Education Council established by him has contributed to the establishment of a university and has established its own university. Besides, by establishing four dozen educational training institutes, it is working to prepare the young generation to tackle challenges related to the nation and society."

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Speaking at the 'Shrimad Bhagwat Katha Gyan Yagya' event, Yogi Adityanath said, "Sanatana Dharma is the only religion, the rest are all sects and methods of worship.

Speaking at the 'Shrimad Bhagwat Katha Gyan Yagya' event, Yogi Adityanath said, "Sanatana Dharma is the only religion, the rest are all sects and methods of worship. Sanatan is the religion of humanity and if it is attacked, then there will be a crisis for humanity across the globe". Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi addressed the final session, which marked the conclusion of the seven-day 'Shrimad Bhagwat Katha Gyan Yagya' held at the Gorakhnath Temple. The event was held in remembrance of the 54th death anniversary of Mahant Digvijay Nath and the 9th death anniversary of the national saint Mahant Avaidyanath. CM Yogi further stressed the importance of having an open mindset to understand the essence of Shrimad Bhagwat's narrow-minded perspectives and struggle to comprehend its vastness. "The story of Bhagwat is boundless and cannot be confined to specific days or hours. It flows endlessly, and devotees continuously absorb its essence into their lives," Yogi added. Earlier on Monday, Yogi Adityanath said, "The needs of the country and society are the priority of a saint. Mahant Digvijaynath ji was one such saint. He fought against the challenges of his time." The Chief Minister added that Mahant Digvijaynath belonged to the Rana clan of Mewar, Rajasthan, who dedicated his life to the motherland while fighting for the self-respect of the country. He tried to do something new for society by getting involved in many religious and political rituals here. The Chief Minister added further: "Mahant Digvijaynath ji, after joining Gorakshpeeth, first laid emphasis on education and established Maharana Pratap Education Council. To imbue the young generation with nationalism, he expanded his institutions. The Education Council established by him has contributed to the establishment of a university and has established its own university. Besides, by establishing four dozen educational training institutes, it is working to prepare the young generation to tackle challenges related to the nation and society." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The row over Sanatana Dharma remark reached the Supreme Court on Friday (Sept 22) after it issued notices to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's son and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin.

The young scion had stirred up a massive controversy after he called for the eradication of Sanatana Dharma, another name for Hindu religion, to bring social justice during a public rally on September 2.

His remarks were widely condemned by Hindu religious groups and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, even as the opposition bloc, which the DMK is part of, struggled to come clean on the issue. Several cases were also registered against the Tamil Nadu politician.

<h2>SC seeks response&nbsp;</h2>

On Friday, the apex court issued notices to the Tamil Nadu government, Udhayanidhi Stalin, and 12 others, and sought their response.

The court’s order came in response to a plea filed by Chennai-based lawyer Jagannath urging that Stalin and other leaders be barred from making further statements about 'Sanatana Dharma', and the declaration at the September 2 conference in Tamil Nadu as unconstitutional.

The petition argued that the conference had a deliberate agenda to target Hinduism and propagate hatred by employing offensive and derogatory language.

While hearing the matter, the SC bench, comprising Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M Trivedi, questioned the petitioner why he didn’t approach the Madras High Court first.

To this the lawyer of the petitioner argued that if an individual had made these remarks, they would have approached the lower court, but “a minister and state machinery being unleashed against a particular religion."

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The bench then told him, "You are transforming us into a police station."

However, as the counsel submitted similar issues related to hate speech were pending, the court issued notice in the matter.

<h2>What did Udhayanidhi say?</h2>

During his speech at a gathering of the Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association, he asserted that Sanatan Dharma goes against principles of&nbsp;equality&nbsp;and social justice, and equated it to diseases like coronavirus, malaria and dengue.

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Udhayanidhi 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." Sanatan divided people on the basis of caste, he alleged.

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The row over Sanatana Dharma remark reached the Supreme Court on Friday (Sept 22) after it issued notices to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's son and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin.

The row over Sanatana Dharma remark reached the Supreme Court on Friday (Sept 22) after it issued notices to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's son and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin. The young scion had stirred up a massive controversy after he called for the eradication of Sanatana Dharma, another name for Hindu religion, to bring social justice during a public rally on September 2. His remarks were widely condemned by Hindu religious groups and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, even as the opposition bloc, which the DMK is part of, struggled to come clean on the issue. Several cases were also registered against the Tamil Nadu politician. SC seeks response On Friday, the apex court issued notices to the Tamil Nadu government, Udhayanidhi Stalin, and 12 others, and sought their response. The court’s order came in response to a plea filed by Chennai-based lawyer Jagannath urging that Stalin and other leaders be barred from making further statements about 'Sanatana Dharma', and the declaration at the September 2 conference in Tamil Nadu as unconstitutional. The petition argued that the conference had a deliberate agenda to target Hinduism and propagate hatred by employing offensive and derogatory language. While hearing the matter, the SC bench, comprising Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M Trivedi, questioned the petitioner why he didn’t approach the Madras High Court first. To this the lawyer of the petitioner argued that if an individual had made these remarks, they would have approached the lower court, but “a minister and state machinery being unleashed against a particular religion." Also read | India: Women's Reservation bill passed in Rajya Sabha with absolute majority The bench then told him, "You are transforming us into a police station." However, as the counsel submitted similar issues related to hate speech were pending, the court issued notice in the matter. What did Udhayanidhi say? During his speech at a gathering of the Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association, he asserted that Sanatan Dharma goes against principles of equality and social justice, and equated it to diseases like coronavirus, malaria and dengue. Also read | From Canada becoming safe haven for terrorists to visa suspension: Here's what India said Udhayanidhi 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." Sanatan divided people on the basis of caste, he alleged. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Sanatana Dharma row: Supreme Court issues notice to Indian politician Udhayanidhi Stalin

The Madras High Court issued consequential remarks over the Sanatana Dharma controversy. The court underscored that Sanatana Dharma is a set of 'eternal duties' which can be gathered from multiple sources relating to Hinduism or the ones practising the Hindu way of life and includes “the duty to the nation, duty to the King, King's duty to his people, duty to one's parents and Gurus, care for the poor, and whole lot of other duties”.

In his order on Friday (September 15), Justice N. Seshasayee said that the court is aware of “the very vociferous, and at times noisy debates on pro- and anti-Sanatana Dharma” and the court could not help considering the genuine concern for what is going around.

It further asserted that when free speech is exerted in matters pertaining to religion, it is extremely important for one to make sure that no one is hurt and “free speech cannot be hate speech”.

“Somewhere, an idea appears to have gained ground that Sanatana Dharma is all about, and only about, promoting casteism and untouchability. Untouchability in a country of equal citizens, cannot be tolerated, and even if it is seen as permitted somewhere within the principles of 'Sanatana Dharma', it still cannot have a space to stay, since Article 17 of the Constitution has declared that untouchability has been abolished. It is part of the fundamental right,” the court said.

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“And, under Art. 51A(a), it is the fundamental duty of every citizen to, ‘abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions..’. &nbsp;Therefore, untouchability, either within or outside Sanatana Dharma can no longer be Constitutional, though sadly it still exists,” it added.

The remarks by the court were made in the wake of recent comments made by DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin that triggered a massive backlash.

The son of the Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin had sparked a row earlier this month by saying that Sanatan Dharma is against social justice and that it must be "eradicated".

He then compared it with diseases like dengue and malaria, inviting sharp criticism.

"Few things cannot be opposed; they should only be abolished. We can't oppose dengue, mosquitoes, malaria, or coronavirus, we have to eradicate them. In the same way, we have to eradicate Sanatana (Sanatan Dharma). Rather than merely opposing Sanatana, it should be eradicated," Stalin had said.

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The Madras High Court issued consequential remarks over the Sanatana Dharma controversy. The court underscored that Sanatana Dharma is a set of 'eternal duties' which can be gathered from multiple sources relating to Hinduism or the ones practising the Hindu way of life and includes “the duty to the nation, duty to the King, King's duty to his people, duty to one's parents and Gurus, care for the poor, and whole lot of other duties”.

The Madras High Court issued consequential remarks over the Sanatana Dharma controversy. The court underscored that Sanatana Dharma is a set of 'eternal duties' which can be gathered from multiple sources relating to Hinduism or the ones practising the Hindu way of life and includes “the duty to the nation, duty to the King, King's duty to his people, duty to one's parents and Gurus, care for the poor, and whole lot of other duties”. In his order on Friday (September 15), Justice N. Seshasayee said that the court is aware of “the very vociferous, and at times noisy debates on pro- and anti-Sanatana Dharma” and the court could not help considering the genuine concern for what is going around. It further asserted that when free speech is exerted in matters pertaining to religion, it is extremely important for one to make sure that no one is hurt and “free speech cannot be hate speech”. “Somewhere, an idea appears to have gained ground that Sanatana Dharma is all about, and only about, promoting casteism and untouchability. Untouchability in a country of equal citizens, cannot be tolerated, and even if it is seen as permitted somewhere within the principles of 'Sanatana Dharma', it still cannot have a space to stay, since Article 17 of the Constitution has declared that untouchability has been abolished. It is part of the fundamental right,” the court said. Also read: 'INDIA alliance's agenda is to end country's ‘Sanatan’ culture', says PM Modi “And, under Art. 51A(a), it is the fundamental duty of every citizen to, ‘abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions..’. Therefore, untouchability, either within or outside Sanatana Dharma can no longer be Constitutional, though sadly it still exists,” it added. The remarks by the court were made in the wake of recent comments made by DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin that triggered a massive backlash. The son of the Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin had sparked a row earlier this month by saying that Sanatan Dharma is against social justice and that it must be "eradicated". He then compared it with diseases like dengue and malaria, inviting sharp criticism. "Few things cannot be opposed; they should only be abolished. We can't oppose dengue, mosquitoes, malaria, or coronavirus, we have to eradicate them. In the same way, we have to eradicate Sanatana (Sanatan Dharma). Rather than merely opposing Sanatana, it should be eradicated," Stalin had said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'Free speech cannot be hate speech', Madras High Court issues remarks over Sanatana Dharma row

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (September 6), while speaking at a meeting of the Council of Ministers ahead of the G20 Summit, reacted to the controversial remarks against&nbsp;‘Sanatana Dharma’ by Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, saying that these comments need a "proper response".

The son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin sparked a row on Saturday (September 2) by saying that Sanatana Dharma is against social justice and must be "eradicated".

He then compared it with diseases like dengue and malaria, inviting sharp criticism.

"Few things cannot be opposed; they should only be abolished. We can't oppose dengue, mosquitoes, malaria, or coronavirus, we have to eradicate them. In the same way, we have to eradicate Sanatana (Sanatan Dharma). Rather than merely opposing Sanatana, it should be eradicated," he said.

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His comments triggered severe backlash on social media with several people calling for a case to be filed against him.

<h2>Stalin accuses BJP of ‘twisting’ his statement</h2>

On Sunday (September 3), Stalin accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of ‘twisting’ his statement and spreading fake news.

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Reiterating his claim of ‘abolishing’ Sanatana Dharma, Udhayanidhi, while talking to the media, said that he will keep demanding this even in the future.

“I am saying again that I only criticised Sanatana Dharma and that Sanatana Dharma should be abolished. I will say this continuously. Few are being childish saying I invited for genocide while others are saying that Dravidam should be abolished. Does that mean DMKians should be killed? When PM Modi says 'Congress Mukt&nbsp;Bharat', does that mean Congressmen should be killed?,” Udhayanidhi said.

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“What is Sanatana? Sanatana means nothing should be changed and all are permanent. But the Dravida model calls for change and all should be equal. BJP is twisting my statement and spreading fake news, it's their usual job. I am ready to face whatever cases they file against me. BJP is scared of the INDIA Alliance and to divert that they are saying all this...DMK's policy is One clan, one God,” he added.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (September 6), while speaking at a meeting of the Council of Ministers ahead of the G20 Summit, reacted to the controversial remarks against ‘Sanatana Dharma’ by Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, saying that these comments need a "proper response".

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (September 6), while speaking at a meeting of the Council of Ministers ahead of the G20 Summit, reacted to the controversial remarks against ‘Sanatana Dharma’ by Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, saying that these comments need a "proper response". The son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin sparked a row on Saturday (September 2) by saying that Sanatana Dharma is against social justice and must be "eradicated". He then compared it with diseases like dengue and malaria, inviting sharp criticism. "Few things cannot be opposed; they should only be abolished. We can't oppose dengue, mosquitoes, malaria, or coronavirus, we have to eradicate them. In the same way, we have to eradicate Sanatana (Sanatan Dharma). Rather than merely opposing Sanatana, it should be eradicated," he said. 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. I stand firmly by every word I have spoken. I spoke… https://t.co/Q31uVNdZVb — Udhay (@Udhaystalin) September 2, 2023 × His comments triggered severe backlash on social media with several people calling for a case to be filed against him. Stalin accuses BJP of ‘twisting’ his statement On Sunday (September 3), Stalin accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of ‘twisting’ his statement and spreading fake news. Also read: Indonesia refers to Modi as ‘PM of Bharat’ in invitation letter to ASEAN summit Reiterating his claim of ‘abolishing’ Sanatana Dharma, Udhayanidhi, while talking to the media, said that he will keep demanding this even in the future. “I am saying again that I only criticised Sanatana Dharma and that Sanatana Dharma should be abolished. I will say this continuously. Few are being childish saying I invited for genocide while others are saying that Dravidam should be abolished. Does that mean DMKians should be killed? When PM Modi says 'Congress Mukt Bharat', does that mean Congressmen should be killed?,” Udhayanidhi said. #WATCH | On his remarks that 'Sanatana Dharma should be eradicated', Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin says, "I have already made my comment on social media..." pic.twitter.com/Umq8Fwffzv — ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2023 × “What is Sanatana? Sanatana means nothing should be changed and all are permanent. But the Dravida model calls for change and all should be equal. BJP is twisting my statement and spreading fake news, it's their usual job. I am ready to face whatever cases they file against me. BJP is scared of the INDIA Alliance and to divert that they are saying all this...DMK's policy is One clan, one God,” he added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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