Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Controversial Christmas Event Sparks Outrage
Tensions between Hindus and Christians have been exacerbated after DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin declared himself both an atheist and a Christian faithful at a recent Christmas event, sparking outrage amongst many Hindu communities across India
Dec. 24, 2022 7:35PM
Generated in 23.2 seconds
A picture showing an angry crowd holding signs reading "No Respect For Religion" with Udhayanidhi Stalin's face superimposed on them
The recent Christmas event hosted by DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has sparked outrage amongst many Hindu communities. During the event, Stalin declared himself to be a proud Christian and an atheist of the Hindu faith, causing shockwaves across India. His statement that “Sanghis will burn after learning this” has only further inflamed tensions between Hindus and Christians in the country. The controversial statement was made at a gathering of Christian faithfuls, who had gathered to celebrate Christmas. While it is not uncommon for people of different faiths to attend such events, it is highly unusual for someone to declare themselves as both an atheist and a believer in another religion. This has caused great distress among many Hindus who feel that their faith is being disrespected by those who do not share their beliefs. Many have taken to social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook to express their outrage over Stalin’s comments. Many are calling for him to be held accountable for his words and actions, with some even going so far as to demand his resignation from office. The controversy has also led some Hindu groups to call for boycotts of DMK-affiliated businesses in order to send a message that they will not tolerate such behaviour from public figures or political parties. Stalin’s comments have also been met with criticism from members of other religious communities as well, including Christians who feel that he should not be using Christianity as a tool for political gain or personal advancement. There are fears that this incident could lead to further divisions between religious groups in India, which could potentially result in violence or other forms of unrest if left unchecked. It remains unclear what the consequences will be for Udhayanidhi Stalin following his controversial remarks at the Christmas event but one thing is certain; tensions between Hindus and Christians are running high and there is no sign of them abating anytime soon.