A war of words broke out between Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over Sanatan Dharma. Pawan Kalyan has openly criticized Udhayanidhi Stalin for his earlier controversial remarks on the need to eradicate Sanatan Dharma. Kayan strongly argued that those who wish to eliminate religious beliefs will subsequently face adversity. Udayanidhi Stalin had previously compared Sanatan Dharma to serious diseases like coronavirus and malaria, suggesting that it was something that needed to be eradicated.