Political Storm in Tamil Nadu: High Court Quashes FIR, BJP Demands Action Against Udhayanidhi Stalin

The Madras High Court quashes an FIR against BJP leader Amit Malviya, leading BJP to demand the removal of Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for alleged hate speech against Hindus. The court ruled Malviya's actions were not criminal, criticizing the DMK government's response.

In a significant turn of events, the Madras High Court has quashed an FIR against BJP leader Amit Malviya, intensifying the political climate in Tamil Nadu. The FIR had accused Malviya of distorting comments made by Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on 'Sanatana Dharma.'

The High Court's ruling asserted that Udhayanidhi's remarks appeared to target 80% of Hindus, categorizing them as hate speech. The court criticized the legal actions taken against Malviya, labeling the FIR as an 'abuse' of the legal process.

Following the verdict, BJP leaders have called for Udhayanidhi Stalin's removal, condemning his analogy of 'Sanatana Dharma' to diseases and demanding accountability for the inflammatory comments. BJP spokespersons argue that the court's decision supports their stance against the DMK's alleged anti-Hindu ideology.

(With inputs from agencies.)