Archive · 5 Aug 2025
BJP Demands Apology from Kamal Haasan Over Sanatana Remark
Actor Kamal Haasan's comments about Sanatana Dharma are causing a stir, with the BJP calling for an apology.
Haasan made the remarks while discussing education's role in fighting inequality and dictatorship, particularly in relation to the NEET exam.
This is similar to a past controversy involving Udhayanidhi Stalin, highlighting ongoing debates about religion and politics in Tamil Nadu.
Kamal Haasan's remarks on Sanatana Dharma have led to controversy.
The BJP demands an apology, accusing Haasan of disrespecting his roots.
Haasan made the comments at an event for Suriya's Agaram Foundation.
Haasan connected his remarks to the need for education to combat dictatorship and inequality.
The controversy is reminiscent of Udhayanidhi Stalin's earlier comments on Sanatana Dharma.
- Who
- Kamal Haasan, BJP, and other political parties.
- What
- Controversy over Kamal Haasan's remarks on Sanatana Dharma.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- Due to differing views on Haasan's comments on Sanatana Dharma and its implications.
Critics of Haasan
Supporters of Haasan
Views
Critics of Haasan
Haasan's remarks are disrespectful to Sanatana Dharma and its followers.
Supporters of Haasan
Haasan's comments criticize social inequality and the NEET exam.
- Main Figure
- Kamal Haasan
- Political Party
- Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM)
- Criticizing Party
- BJP
- Event Context
- Agaram Foundation anniversary
- Key Issue
- NEET exam
Sources
"Denied Education To Many Children": Kamal Haasan Slams NEET
Kamal Haasan Sparks Controversy With His Remark Against Sanatan Dharma, Says 'Only Education Can Break Chains'
Kamal Haasan says education is only way to defeat 'dictatorship and Sanatan'
Education alone can break ‘chain of Sanatan,’ says Kamal Haasan
Education alone can break the shackles of dictatorship and Sanatan: Kamal Hassan
Education alone can break chain of Sanatan: Kamal Haasan
DMK backed Rajya Sabha MP and former actor Kamal Haasan wants to break the 'chains of Sanatan'
Mahayuti leaders slam Jitendra Awhad over anti-Sanatan dharma remarks
MNM Chief Kamal Haasan Targets Sanatan For ‘Appeasement’? Oppn Breaking Faith To Win Votes?
Debate With Arnab: Has Kamal Haasan Crossed the Line with Anti-Sanatan Remark?
