- By Shivam Shandilya
- Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:19 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Tirupati Laddu Controversy: Amid the ongoing row over the Tirupati laddu adulteration, a war of words has erupted between Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and actor Prakash Raj. Kalyan has raised questions over what he has claimed as “malicious attempts” to infuse impurity in Prasad. He also called it an attack on Sanatana Dharma.
Meanwhile, responding to Kalyan, Prakash Raj has said that he should investigate the matter instead of spreading apprehensions. Even on Tuesday, the war of words continued when Pawan Kalyan questioned Prakash Raj's criticism of his statement. He also said that the film industry and others should not make light of this issue.
"I am addressing the sanctity of Hinduism and issues like food adulteration. Why should I not speak about these matters? I respect you Prakash Raj, and when it comes to secularism, it must be mutual. I do not understand why you are criticizing me. Should I not speak out against attacks on Sanatana Dharma? Prakash should learn a lesson. The film industry and others should not make light of this issue; I am very serious about Sanatana Dharma. Many critics have targeted Ayyappa and Goddess Saraswati. Sanatana Dharma is of utmost importance. Every Hindu should take responsibility in this regard. If similar issues arose in other religions, there would be widespread agitation," Kalyan said.
Prakash Raj, replying to it, said that he is abroad for a shoot right now but will come back and reply to the questions of Kalyan.
"Dear Pawan Kalyan garu, i saw your press meet. What I have said and what you have misinterpreted is surprising. I am shooting abroad; I will come back to reply your questions. Meanwhile, I would appreciate if you could go through my tweet earlier and understand," he said on X.
Kalyan also urged for a debate at the national level by all the policymakers, religious heads, judiciary, citizens, media, and all others in their respective domains.
"Many be the time has come to constitute a 'Sanatana Dharma Rakshana Board' at a National level to look into all the issues related to temples in entire Bharath. A debate has to happen at a National level by all the policy makers, religious heads, judiciary, citizens, media and all others in their respective domains. I think we all should come together to put an end to desecration of 'Sanathana Dharma' in any form," he added.
In the reply, Prakash Raj said that the country has enough "Communal tension" and the Deputy CM is spreading apprehensions and blowing up the issue nationally.
"Dear Pawan Kalyan, it has happened in a state where you are a DCM. Please Investigate and find out the culprits and take stringent action. Why are you spreading apprehensions and blowing up the issue Nationally? We have enough Communal tensions in the Country. (Thanks to your friends in the Center)" he said.
(With input from agencies)
