India, March 16 -- In a striking departure from traditional climate discourse, BJP Tamil Nadu State Secretary Ashvathaman Allimuthu addressed the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on March 12, 2026, arguing that the global environmental crisis is deeply intertwined with the loss of cultural and civilisational diversity.

Speaking via a live session, Ashvathaman contended that while global warming is often viewed through a technical lens, its "ignored cultural dimension" is critical to ecological balance. He posited that ancient civilisations - specifically those characterised by "nature worship" and multiple deities - naturally promote diverse lifestyles and consumption patterns that reduce environmental pressure.

The BJP leade...