Assembly Showdown: LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin Sparks Sanatan Row In Front Of CM Vijay; BJP Hits Back

The Tamil Nadu Assembly witnessed high-voltage drama as Udhayanidhi Stalin, making his debut as Leader of Opposition, reignited the "Sanatan Dharma" controversy. Speaking in front of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, Udhayanidhi called for its eradication, a move that drew zero immediate pushback from the treasury benches but sparked a fierce "toxic rant" backlash from the BJP. Beyond ideology, Udhayanidhi took a swing at the new TVK administration’s protocol, demanding that the Tamil Thaai Vaazthu (State Anthem) be restored to its primary position at government events. This opening clash sets a combative tone for the new LoP-CM rivalry.