A war of words broke out between Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and actor Prakash Raj over the issue of the game. Tirupati laddu adultery controversy. Pawan Kalyan has raised questions about what he says are “brutal attempts” to smear Prasad, calling it an attack on Sanatana Dharma. Meanwhile, Prakash Raj said that Kalyan should investigate the matter instead of spreading fear.
The scandal continued on Tuesday, when Pawan Kalyan questioned Prakash Raj for criticizing his statement.
“I am talking about the sanctity of Hinduism and issues like adultery. Why should I not talk about these issues? I respect Prakash Raj, and when it comes to secular issues, it should be consistent. I don’t understand why you are criticizing me. Shouldn’t I be speaking against the attack on Sanatana Dharma?” Pawan Kalyan said.
The actor-turned-politician said Prakash Raj “must learn a lesson”, adding that the film industry and others should not take this issue lightly.
“I am very serious about Sanatana Dharma. Many critics mean Ayyappa and Goddess Saraswati. Sanatana Dharma is very important. Every Hindu should commit himself to this. If similar problems arise in other religions, there can be widespread chaos,” said Pawan Kalyan.
Responding to Kalyan’s speech to the media, Prakash Raj posted a video on Twitter, saying “Dear Pawan Kalyan, I saw your press meet… what you said and what you misinterpreted is amazing… I am shooting abroad. I’ll be back to answer your questions… In the meantime, I’d appreciate it if you could go through my tweet and understand. “
The development comes days after Kalyan tweeted animal fat findings (fish oil, lard and beef fat) mixed in Tirupati Balaji the prasad.
Pawan Kalyan, who partnered with Chandrababu Naidu to form the government in Andhra Pradesh this year, used the Tirupati laddus issue to target the previous government led by Jagan Mohan Reddy.
“Our government is committed to taking drastic measures. But, this sheds light on many issues related to the desecration of temples, their land issues, and other bad practices,” said Pawan Kalyan.
He also proposed the constitution of ‘Sanatana Dharma Rakshana Board’ at the national level to look after all matters related to temples in India.
“The debate should take place nationally by all policy makers, religious leaders, judges, citizens, the media and all others in their fields. I think we all should come together to end the pollution of Sanatana Dharma by any means,” said Pawan Kalyan.
The tweet got a reaction from Prakash Raj, who revealed that the incident took place in Andhra Pradesh where Pawan Kalyan is the Deputy Chief Minister.
“Please Investigate… Find the suspects and take strict action. Why are you spreading anxiety and blowing up the issue nationally? …We have enough civil strife in the country. (Thank you to your friends at the institute),” said Prakash Raj.
The war of words continued on Tuesday, with Pawan Kalyan responding to Prakash Raj’s Twitter and said that the film industry should not facilitate attacks on Sanatana Dharma.