TVK MLA VMS Mustafa endorsed a call to abolish Sanatan Dharma, aligning himself with remarks previously made by DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin [1].

The endorsement intensifies a volatile political debate in Tamil Nadu regarding religious identity and social reform. By backing the call to eradicate Sanatan Dharma, Mustafa is linking his party's platform to a specific, controversial interpretation of Dravidian ideology.

Mustafa said his party has entered the political field specifically to eradicate Sanatan Dharma [1]. He framed this position as a continuation of historical social movements in India, saying that his party also subscribes to the ideals of Periyar and Ambedkar [2].

Periyar and B.R. Ambedkar were pivotal figures in the fight against caste discrimination and social hierarchy in India. By invoking their names, Mustafa seeks to justify the call for the removal of Sanatan Dharma as a necessary step toward social equality, and the dismantling of systemic oppression [1].

The comments follow a period of significant backlash and political friction surrounding Udhayanidhi Stalin's similar assertions. The alignment between a TVK lawmaker and the DMK leader on this issue suggests a shared ideological approach toward the state's religious and social structures [2].

Mustafa said, "We have entered the field to eradicate Sanatan Dharma" [1]. He said the party's core values are rooted in the reformist traditions of the region [2].

“"We have entered the field to eradicate Sanatan Dharma."”

This endorsement signals a strategic ideological alignment between the TVK and the DMK on the issue of Sanatan Dharma. By anchoring his rhetoric in the legacies of Periyar and Ambedkar, Mustafa is attempting to legitimize a provocative stance as a pursuit of social justice. This likely ensures continued friction between these parties and those who defend Sanatan Dharma, further polarizing the electoral landscape in Tamil Nadu.