The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday strongly criticised Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for referring to Sanskrit as a "dead language," asserting that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader has become a symbol of "anarchy and division" by repeatedly insulting Hindus.
Speaking at a book launch event, Udhayanidhi had criticised the Union Government over its allocation of a ₹150 crore fund for the development of the Tamil language. He contrasted this by claiming that Sanskrit, "a dead language," was receiving ₹2,400 crore.
Reacting sharply, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said that Udhayanidhi Stalin is "known for his hatred" for Hindus. The DMK leader had previously hurt the sentiments of Hindus by comparing Hindutva and Hindus with dengue and malaria, he recalled.
"Once again insulting and abusing Hindus and our culture, Udhayanidhi Stalin is now saying that Sanskrit is a dead language," the BJP spokesperson said, slamming the remarks as "cheap and disgusting."
While Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become a "symbol of unity" by promoting development and integrity through his "positive politics", Udhayanidhi has become "synonymous with anarchy and division", he added.
Bhatia said Udhayanidhi "repeatedly" makes "petty and disgusting jokes" to hurt the sentiments of Hindus despite the Supreme Court previously reprimanding DMK leaders for making such "absurd statements".
"Udhayanidhi Stalin forgets that Sanskrit is the foundation of our culture and religious texts as well as the faith of millions of Hindus," he added.
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