Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has made several remarks time and again that have sparked controversy, particularly concerning Sanatana Dharma and the 'imposition of the Hindi language'.

The issue came to light after comments made by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, who criticized the previous YSRCP-appointed Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) board for alleged irregularities.

Speaking at a conference in September 2023, Udhayanidhi Stalin remarked that Sanatana dharma opposes social justice and equality and should be 'eliminated'. The 42nd People Representative Bengaluru Court postponed the matter to August 8.

In a viral video clip, Balu is heard discussing the demolition of three ancient temples—a Saraswati temple, a Lakshmi temple, and a Parvati temple—located on the GST Road in his constituency.

DMK leader A Raja asserted that Udhayanidhi Stalin's comparison of Sanatan Dharma to diseases like malaria and dengue was inadequate and suggested that it should instead be likened to HIV and associated with social stigmas.

Amid the Sanatana Dharma row, Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai has dubbed Udhayanidhi Stalin as the "Pappu" of South India, akin to how Rahul Gandhi is referred to as "Pappu" in North India.

The controversy surrounding Udhayanidhi Stalin began with his comments at an event, where he likened "Sanatana Dharma" to diseases like malaria and dengue, suggesting it should be eradicated.

Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin - at the centre of a storm over his "sanatana dharma must be eradicated" remark - on Monday declared "I will repeat the same thing again and again".