Piyush Goyal Demands Udhayanidhi Stalin's Removal Amid Sanatan Dharma Row

• Union Minister Piyush Goyal called for the immediate removal of Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin over his remarks on Sanatan Dharma.
• Goyal accused Stalin of making "anti-national comments" and "dividing the people" of Tamil Nadu.
• The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court observed that Stalin's call to "eradicate" Sanatana Dharma could imply genocide or culturicide.
• Stalin's controversial speech on September 2, 2023, compared Sanatana Dharma to diseases like dengue and malaria, advocating for its eradication.
• Goyal also discussed upcoming polls with AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, with PM Modi scheduled to hold a public meeting in Maduranthakam on January 23.

Why It Matters: Piyush Goyal demands Udhayanidhi Stalin's removal over Sanatan Dharma remarks, citing divisive and genocidal implications.