Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin came to the defense of his son and DMK minister Udhayanidhi, stating that he had no intention to offend any religion with his views on Sanatan principles. Stalin challenged the BJP to consult RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat for further clarification. He also questioned if Prime Minister Modi was aware of the lies being spread about Udhayanidhi and accused him of diverting attention from pressing issues.