India, May 12 -- Former Deputy Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday reiterated his controversial remarks calling for the "eradication" of Sanatan Dharma, triggering fresh political debate in the state.

Speaking during his address in the Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin said that Sanatan Dharma "which divides people must certainly be abolished." His remarks once again drew strong reactions from political circles and renewed discussions over his earlier statements on the same issue.

He also raised concerns over the recent swearing-in ceremony of the new government, alleging that the state invocation song "Tamil Thai Vazhthu" was not given its traditional priority in the order of pro...