Responding to the controversy, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge defended his alliance partner arguing that any religion that doesn’t promote equality is as good as a disease.
Being a Hindu and Sanatan dharma follower, my religious sentiments are hurt by statements made by Udhayanidhi Stalin called for eradicating Sanatan dharma and further comparing Sanatan with Mosquitoes, dengue, corona, and malaria, stated Complainant Lawyer Vineet Jindal.
She emphasised the violation of personal space, saying, "If you are a female, what right does one have to touch a male?" implying that one of the female officials had pushed the Dikshitar.
Vijayanagara Samrajya trustees said that TN Govt is behaving in high-handed manner with Thillai Dikshitars who are hereditary owners of the Chidambaram temple