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Madras High Court Rules Udhayanidhi Stalin's Sanatana Dharma Remarks As 'Hate Speech'

January 21, 2026

The Madras High Court has ruled that remarks made by Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin about Sanatana Dharma constitute 'hate speech,' equating his call for its 'annihilation' to a call for genocide. This decision has drawn criticism from AIADMK spokesperson Kovai Sathyan, who accused the DMK of divisive politics and intimidating the judiciary.

Madras High Court Rules Udhayanidhi Stalin's Sanatana Dharma Remarks As 'Hate Speech'

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Madras High Court labeled Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks as 'hate speech'.
The court stated that calls for the 'annihilation' of Sanatana Dharma equate to calls for genocide.
AIADMK spokesperson Kovai Sathyan condemned the DMK's actions as divisive.
The ruling quashed an FIR against BJP's Amit Malviya related to the remarks.
The decision has intensified political tensions in Tamil Nadu.

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Madras High Court Rules Udhayanidhi Stalin's Sanatana Dharma Remarks As 'Hate Speech'

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