Pawan Kalyan, in response to allegations of adulterated ghee in religious offerings, criticized the YSR Congress for mismanagement and defended 'sanatan dharma.' The DMK party countered, accusing Kalyan and allies of using religion for political gain.

A day after Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan referenced Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s controversial remarks on Sanatana Dharma, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) issued a clarification through its spokesperson,

The row over animal fat (allegedly) in ghee used to make the Tirupati laddoos has been ramped up after Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan targeted state rivals YSR Congress and the DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin.

Tamil Nadu deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin responded cryptically to Andhra Pradesh deputy CM Pawan Kalyan's warning against those opposing 'Sanatana Dharma'. Kalyan suggested creating a 'Sanatana Dharma Protection Board' and implementing certification measures.

A war of words erupted between Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and his Andhra Pradesh counterpart Pawan Kalyan. While Kalyan is advocating for protective laws for Sanatana Dharma,

Sanatan Dharma cannot be wiped out,” Andhra Pradesh deputy CM Pawan Kalyan said on Thursday in remarks aimed at Udhayanidhi, his Tamil Nadu counterpart.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan proposed a national act to protect Sanatana Dharma, suggesting a protection board and certification system to oversee temple offerings. Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin replied dismissively to Kalyan's assertion that Sanatana Dharma cannot be wiped out.

The DMK has hit back at Andhra Pradesh deputy CM Pawan Kalyan over his criticism of Udhayanidhi Stalin, saying he is using religion and Hindu gods for political gains. DMK spokesperson Dr Syed Hafeezullah’s remarks came a day after Kalyan attacked Stalin over the latter’s comment on Sanatan Dharma that triggered a massive row before the Lok Sabha elections.