In Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers staged a protest against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The protest was in response to Vijayan's alleged remarks on Sanatana Dharma, which have sparked controversy.
BJP leader V Muraleedharan questioned the Congress party's stance on the issue. He highlighted a contradiction within the Congress, as the Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly disagreed with Vijayan's remarks, while the state Congress president supported them. Muraleedharan emphasized that the Chief Minister's comments were damaging to Hindu philosophy.
Earlier, while addressing the Sivagiri Pilgrimage, Vijayan stated that attempts to portray social reformer Sree Narayana Guru as a proponent of Sanatana Dharma are misleading. He argued that Sanatana Dharma is linked to the caste-based Varnashrama Dharma, which Sree Narayana Guru opposed. Vijayan highlighted Guru's call for defiance of hereditary professions and his advocacy for equality.
BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the major political parties in India. It is known for its nationalist policies and is currently one of the ruling parties in India.
Kerala CM refers to the Chief Minister of Kerala, who is the head of the government in the Indian state of Kerala. Pinarayi Vijayan is the current Chief Minister.
Sanatana Dharma is a term often used to describe the eternal duties and principles of Hinduism. It includes beliefs, practices, and values that are considered timeless and universal.
V Muraleedharan is a leader of the BJP and a politician from Kerala. He has held various positions in the government and is known for his active role in Indian politics.
The Congress party, also known as the Indian National Congress, is another major political party in India. It has a long history and has been in power in India several times since independence.
The Leader of Opposition is a title given to the head of the largest political party not in government in a legislative assembly. In Kerala, this person leads the opposition against the ruling party.
The Sivagiri Pilgrimage is an annual pilgrimage to the Sivagiri Mutt in Kerala, which is associated with the teachings of Sree Narayana Guru, a social reformer who promoted equality and social justice.
Varnashrama Dharma is a concept in Hinduism that refers to the division of society into different classes (varnas) and stages of life (ashramas). It has been criticized for promoting caste-based discrimination.
Sree Narayana Guru was a social reformer from Kerala who worked to eliminate caste discrimination and promote social equality. He is highly respected for his teachings on unity and equality.
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