The recent discovery of animal fats and fish oil in the iconic Tirupati laddu has triggered outrage among Hindu society, who see it as yet another attempt to undermine their faith. The article argues that this attack is not a mere food adulteration case, but a deliberate attack on Hindu civilization and its core beliefs. It also highlights the ongoing persecution of Hindus in various parts of the country and the threat to their sacred geography.
Actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan, who is also the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, has taken a stand against the alleged adulteration of the famous Tirupati laddu prasadam. He has faced criticism for speaking out but he made it clear that attacks on Sanatana Dharma will not be tolerated. He also slammed actor Prakash Raj for his comments on secularism, stating that no one has the right to mock the sentiments of the people.
During a playful segment at the pre-release event for his new movie, Kollywood actor Karthi made a joke about the sensitive topic of laddu controversy in Andhra Pradesh. This did not sit well with Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan, who expressed his anger towards Karthi's comments on laddu. Meanwhile, Pawan was in Vijayawada for a Deeksha and was seen cleaning the steps of the Kanaka Durga temple, warning against any meddling with Sanatana Dharma. The controversy has also led to a war of words between actors Prakash Raj and Manchu Vishnu.
The Supreme Court criticized Tamil Nadu minister Udayanidhi Stalin for his controversial remarks about 'eradicating' Sanatana Dharma from the country. With Justice Dipankar Datta questioning Stalin's knowledge of the consequences of his words, the court heard the DMK leader's plea to club FIRs filed in different states. However, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Stalin, argued for the consolidation of the FIRs citing similar cases where the court allowed such a request.
Justice Anita Sumanth, of the Madras High Court, stated that State minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's comments about Sanatana Dharma were "divisive" and against Constitutional principles. The Court also said that making unverified claims about Sanatana Dharma spreads misinformation and that those in constitutional positions should only espouse principles of constitutionalism. However, the Court did not issue a writ of quo warranto to remove Stalin as minister, stating that it cannot do so unless he is disqualified under law. This came after a petition filed by the Hindu Munnani questioning Stalin's continuation in office despite his statement at a conference in Chennai, where he stated that Sanatana Dharma must be eradicated like diseases such as dengue and malaria.