Even as the controversy over DMK MLA Udhayanidhi Stalin’s repeated calls for the eradication of Sanatana Dharma continues to trigger outrage across Tamil Nadu, the row has now intensified with TVK Madurai Central MLA VMS Mustafa and former Congress MLA Hassan Moulana openly echoing similar remarks against Sanatana Dharma.
V.M.S. Mustafa (Madhar Badurudeen), the founding president of the Tamil Nadu Muslim League (TNML) and the TVK MLA from Madurai Central, has declared that his party has entered the political field to eradicate Sanatana Dharma. Talking to the media, he said, “We also have Periyar and Ambedkar, and we’ve entered the field to eradicate Sanatana (Dharma).”
Tamilnadu politics. Musthafa TVK Madurai Central MLA. You also want to eliminate Sanathana Dharma. So my dear Hypocrite, answer few questions
1. Why the hell is your leader Vijay roaming around with a Hindu astrologer and made him OSD almost.
2. Why does your leader Vijay visit…— AwakeHindu (Top gun Pollster) (@vyasa1968) May 14, 2026
Vijay’s own party MLA VMS Mustafa endorsed Udhayanidhi’s controversial remarks in the Assembly, saying, “We too subscribe to the ideals of Periyar and Ambedkar. We too have entered the fray to abolish Sanatana.”
Former Congress MLA Hassan Moulana has also declared that Sanatana Dharma is out of Tamil Nadu and will not prosper there.
BJP youth wing functionary SG Surya said, “This arrogant statement is a direct insult to the millions of practising Hindus who live and breathe their faith in our spiritual land.”
#Congress exposes its true colors yet again!
Former #Velachery MLA and Congress leader Hassan Moulana has brazenly declared that Sanatana Dharma is out of Tamil Nadu and will not prosper here. This arrogant statement is a direct insult to the millions of practicing Hindus who… pic.twitter.com/N7fNo0uycQ
— Dr.SG Suryah (@SuryahSG) May 12, 2026
TN BJP former chief K Annamalai said, “DMK and TVK, in their very short history, have proven to the people that they are two sides of the same coin. DMK has forgotten what their constant attack on Sanatana Hindu Dharma has brought them to. TVK will also soon remember. If either DMK or TVK had the courage of conviction, they should have openly declared during their election campaigns that targeting Sanatana Hindu Dharma would be central to their politics. Instead, they hid behind secularism and theatrics, only to reveal their true intentions after seeking votes from the very people whose faith they now insult with arrogance and impunity.”
Days after DMK MLA Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin spoke about eradicating Sanathana Hindu Dharma on the floor of the legislative assembly, TVK MLA Thiru VMS Mustafa came in support of Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remarks. Not only is this very unfortunate but also it shows the level of… pic.twitter.com/1KocUWyEwg
— K.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) May 14, 2026
TN BJP chief spokesperson Narayanan Tirupathi, in a post on X, questioned Mustafa’s comments, saying, “A Muslim, and especially a people’s representative, speaking derogatorily about the Hindu religion and declaring that it will be eradicated is an act that severely damages religious harmony. Will Mustafa, who criticises Sanatana Dharma as a way of life, dare to criticise the Islamic faith? Will he come forward with criticism of Christianity?”
The statement made by T V K’s @TVKPartyHQ “s legislative assembly member Mustafa — “We have entered the political field only to eradicate Sanatanam” — is highly condemnable.
A Muslim, and especially a people’s representative, speaking derogatorily about the Hindu religion and…
— Narayanan Thirupathy (@narayanantbjp) May 14, 2026
BJP IT wing functionary Karthik Gopinath said, “This is TVK MLA Mustafa saying that they have entered politics to destroy Sanatana Dharma. Invaders tried for 700 years, the colonists for 300 years, and yet we are 80 per cent Hindus in this great nation. Try eradicating the eternal and you will plunge into oblivion and be eradicated yourself.”
This is TVK MLA Mustafa says that they have entered politics to destroy Sanathana Dharma.
Invaders tried for 700 years
The Colonists for 300 years
And yet we are 80 percent Hindus in this great nation … Try eradicating the eternal and you will plunge into oblivion and be… pic.twitter.com/sGXj8y88Bm— karthik gopinath (@karthikgnath) May 14, 2026
Another netizen said, “Now Udhayanidhi started it. Now these Muslims who won with Hindu votes also say that they will eradicate Sanatana Dharmam and that, according to the Madras High Court, is eliminating Sanatanis, i.e. Hindus. Is it not genocide? What happened in Kashmir and West Bengal is haunting Tamil Sanatanis now.”
Now udhayanidhi started it.. Now these Muslims who won with Hindu votes also say that they will eradicate sanathana dharmam and that according to the madras high court is eliminating sanathanis ie Hindus.. Is it not genocide. What happened in Kashmir and west Bengal is haunting… pic.twitter.com/SY33QBREAP
— karupaiah Thevar (@karupaiahthevar) May 14, 2026
One of the netizens, Sanghi Princes, said, “Imagine the outrage and the number of FIRs being filed if these two were Hindus and they talked about eradicating the Waqf for land-grabbing. These radicals should be arrested and made an example for instigating communal disharmony in TN. Just whom are they even appeasing?”
Imagine the outrage and the number of FIRs being filed "if these two were Hindu and they talked about eradicating the Waqf for land-grabbing"
These radicals should be arrested and set as an example for instigating communal disharmony in TN
Just whom are they even appeasing? pic.twitter.com/yUxSt6HUvA
— Sanghi Prince 🚩 (@SanghiPrince) May 14, 2026
Another netizen said, “It took Telugu and Kannada armies of Vijayanagara under Prince Kumara Kampana to free Madurai from the clutches of the Madurai Sultanate. It is one of the greatest highs of Hindu history. Now TVK gave a ticket to a Muslim from Madurai Central who wants to eliminate Sanatana.”
It took Telugus & Kannada armies of Vijayanagara under prince kumara kampana to free Madurai from the clutches of the madurai sultanate it is one of the greatest highs of Hindu history Now TVK gave ticket to a Muslim from madurai central who wants to eliminate Sanatana https://t.co/2Hd29vwvlY
— Sishya of Highly Respected Sunaka (@JpackJack) May 14, 2026
Technocrat Sridhar Vembu said, “When Udayanidhi Stalin repeatedly attacks ‘Sanatanam’ in Tamil, why is there not more outrage among the highly religious Tamil Hindu population?”
When Udayanidhi Stalin repeatedly attacks "sanathanam" in Tamil, why is there not more outrage among the highly religious Tamil Hindu population?
I believe it comes down to language.
In Tamil language, the word "sanathanam" (eternal in English) is not in regular use. Most Tamil…
— Sridhar Vembu (@svembu) May 14, 2026
Hindu Munnani state president Kadeswara Subramaniam said, “Udhayanidhi Stalin is speaking disparagingly about Hindus. His father MK Stalin should teach him how to be a responsible opposition leader.”
"Udhayanidhi Stalin is speaking disparagingly about Hindus.
His father MK Stalin should teach him how to be a responsible opposition leader."
– Hindu Munnani President Kadeswara Subramaniam pic.twitter.com/tOgiYxXplT
— News Arena India (@NewsArenaIndia) May 13, 2026
The Hindu Munnani has officially announced a statewide protest across Tamil Nadu on May 17 against Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin’s recent remarks in the Assembly calling for the eradication of Sanatana Dharma.
https://twitter.com/HindutvaDon_/status/2054285529911550015?s=20
Tamil Nadu Hindus have come onto the streets to protest against Udhayanidhi Stalin. Protests are planned in Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore and Tirupur on the evening of May 17.
மாபெரும் ஆர்ப்பாட்டம் – உதயநிதி ஸ்டாலின் அவர்களின் இந்து விரோத பேச்சை கண்டித்து, வருகின்ற மே 17 ஆம் தேதி ஞாயிறு அன்று சென்னை, மதுரை, கோவை, திருப்பூர் ஆகிய நான்கு மாநகரங்களில் பக்தர்களை, ஆன்மிக அன்பர்களை, ஆன்மிக குழுக்களை ஒன்றிணைத்து இந்து முன்னணி தலைமையில் மாபெரும் கண்டன… pic.twitter.com/MEm1K4pYJM
— Hindu Munnani (@hindumunnani_tn) May 13, 2026
BJP senior leader BL Santhosh said, “Alexander, Ghori, Ghazni, Khilji, the British, the French and Communists could not do it, and here comes a person who cannot convince his own family about this. Bharat and Sanatan have withstood the test of time and generations.”
Alexander , Ghori , Ghazni , Khilji , British , French , Communists couldn’t do it …… & here comes a person who cannot convince his own family about this …!! Bharat & Sanatan have withstood the test of time & generations . https://t.co/BXi23VjE5X
— B L Santhosh (@blsanthosh) May 12, 2026
Annamalai asked Udhayanidhi Stalin, “First stop your mother. Every day she goes to one temple in the morning and one temple in the evening. Stop her from going, then ask others.”
BJP's K. Annamalai sharply responds to DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin over his 'eradicate Sanatan Dharma' remarks:
"First stop your mother… Every day she goes to one temple in the morning, one temple in the evening. Stop her from going, than ask others." pic.twitter.com/UdksRPCyX2
— Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) May 13, 2026
One netizen said, “In Tamil Nadu, 6 per cent of Christians have shown 85 per cent of Hindus their place. Actor Joseph Vijay, following his victory, is leading a procession with a picture of Jesus held in his hand. All the secularists are silent now; neither is democracy in danger, nor is the Constitution.”
Very True : Resonates my thought too
In Tamil Nadu, *6% of Chr!st!ans have shown 85% of H!ndus their place. Actor Vijay, following his victory, is leading a procession with a picture of J*sus held in his hand…
All the 'secularists' are silent now; neither is democracy in… pic.twitter.com/ldO9bvSjT1
— RajeIyer (@RajeswariAiyer) May 14, 2026
Talking to the media, TVK Minister Aadhav Arjuna said, “See, you have to understand, basically Udhayanidhi does not know what Sanatana Dharma is. Hindus, Muslims and Christians, we always treat everyone equally. We respect all beliefs. Personally, I do not believe in God, but as a minister and an MLA, I have to respect every religion and its beliefs. Even our leader respects every religion’s beliefs. That is the Indian Constitution.”
Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Minister Aadhav Arjuna says, "See, you have to understand, basically Udhayanidhi does not know what Sanatana Dharma is… Hindus, Muslims, and Christians, we always treat everyone equally. We respect all beliefs. Personally, I do not believe in God, but as a… pic.twitter.com/tjJrF3ygeq
— IANS (@ians_india) May 14, 2026
Hindu outfits want the TVK government to expunge the comments of Udhayanidhi Stalin from Assembly records and initiate action against him for alleged hate speech as per Supreme Court directions. They also demanded the expulsion of Mustafa from the party and sought his resignation as MLA.
The only way @TVKVijayHQ can prove that he stands for secular values and is not just a propaganda unit of the @arivalayam is by sacking the MLA Mustafa from the party, who has promised to destroy Hindu dharma. @BJP4India
— Vinoj P Selvam (@VinojBJP) May 14, 2026
One netizen said, “Secular Tamil Nadu Assembly starts with reading Bible verses, while the Speaker himself has Jesus imprinted on his shirt pocket. Joseph-Christina is CM, what else can you expect?”
Secular Tamilnadu assembly starts with reading bible verses..while the speaker himself has Jesus’ imprinted on his shirt pocket.
Joseph – Christina is CM, what else can you expect.
Well done Secular Tamil Hindus, you deserve to watch this nonsense, as you voted for Joseph. pic.twitter.com/AlTEUmBRUR
— Tathvam-asi (@tathvamasi6) May 13, 2026
Now he quotes the Quran. He is MLA Thamimun Ansari from Muslim party MJK. He adds the story of King Cheran Senguttavan, which he keeps quoting to insult North Indians.
Now he quotes Quran.. He is MLA Thamimun ansari from Muslim party MJK..he adds the story of king cheran senguttavan which he keeps quoting to insult north Indians . His way of dividing Hindus on the lines of region.. pic.twitter.com/9zbjr6CLll
— karupaiah Thevar (@karupaiahthevar) May 14, 2026
Critics say the Assembly has turned into a place for disparaging comments against Sanatana Dharma and a forum for Muslim and Christian propaganda. They recall that earlier, the TN Assembly session started daily with the reading of a Thirukkural couplet and its meaning, but this procedure has now reportedly been discontinued. Some also alleged that the Speaker comes to the House with a picture of Jesus in his shirt pocket, raising questions about equal treatment of all religions.
TN Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar with Jesus Christ photo in his pocket. pic.twitter.com/oHQl3hfaq8
— Nomad (@nomadicwrites) May 13, 2026
In the previous Assembly, then Speaker M Appavu openly expressed his affection for Christianity and allegedly behaved like a DMK leader inside the House. Outside, he praised Christianity and said that the British and Christian missionaries were responsible for opening up education to marginalised communities.
There was also an attempt to change the street name from Sivan Koil Street to ‘Haji Street’ in Kayalpattinam, a Muslim-majority town.
"காயல்பட்டினம்: சிவன் கோயில் தெரு மாற்றம் – பாகிஸ்தான் தெருன்னு எழுதுறியா?"😤 pic.twitter.com/2HSLnLNXwW
— MR.Anil (@Saffron_Anil_) May 14, 2026
Hindu Munnani senior functionary VP Jayakumar questioned whether Muslims would agree to rename it as ‘Pakistan Street’.
