Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Political Controversy Erupts Over 'Sanatani Terror' Remarks
Some politicians are arguing about what to call terrorism.
One politician said that if you must use the term 'terrorism', then use 'Sanatani terrorist'.
Others claimed that Sanatan Dharma has caused discrimination and violence.
This has upset some other politicians, who said these comments were an attempt to defame Hindus, and are being made for political advantage.
Prithviraj Chavan and Jitendra Awhad's comments sparked a row.
Chavan suggested using 'Sanatani terrorist' instead of 'saffron terrorism'.
Awhad stated that 'Sanatani terrorism must be acknowledged'.
Rohit Pawar drew parallels between Nathuram Godse and perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack.
BJP leaders criticized the remarks, accusing them of Hindu hatred.
- Who
- Prithviraj Chavan, Jitendra Awhad, Rohit Pawar, and Keshav Upadhye
- What
- Controversy arose from comments by Prithviraj Chavan and Jitendra Awhad on terrorism.
- When
- Thursday & Sunday
- Where
- Maharashtra
- Why
- Comments by Chavan and Awhad regarding terrorism were criticized, sparking backlash from BJP.
NCP(SP)/Congress Perspective
BJP Perspective
Terrorism association
NCP(SP)/Congress Perspective
Acknowledging the role of 'Sanatani terrorism' in historical events and current issues.
BJP Perspective
Accusing certain Hindu groups of violence and discrimination and drawing parallels with the actions of Nathuram Godse and the Pahalgam attack.
Historical analysis
NCP(SP)/Congress Perspective
Highlighting historical events where, according to them, thinkers and social reformers were persecuted.
BJP Perspective
Criticizing the silence of Hindutva leaders on current issues.
- Key Figures
- Prithviraj Chavan, Jitendra Awhad, Rohit Pawar, Keshav Upadhye
- Political Parties (Leaders)
- Congress, NCP (SP), BJP
- Main Topic
- Remarks on 'Sanatani terrorism'
- Controversial Term
- 'Sanatani terrorist'
Sources
NCP (Sharad Pawar) leader Jitendra Awhad goes on a diatribe against Sanatan Dharma, blames it for all the problems in India
Sanatan Dharma a ‘perverted ideology’, has ruined India: Maharashtra MLA Jitendra Awhad
BJP Slams Sharad Pawar's Party MLA For Anti-Sanatana Remarks
Jitendra Awhad sparks row, says 'Sanatan Dharma ruined India'; BJP MP Medha Kulkarni, Shiv Sena's Shaina NC hit back
