Pawan Kalyan proposes 'Sanatana Dharma Certification' system for purity of prasad

Pawan Kalyan has called for a national 'Sanatana Dharma Protection Board' and annual funding to safeguard Sanatana Dharma, urging unity among Hindus against perceived threats to their traditions.

In Short

• Pawan Kalyan proposes 'certification' for temple offerings
• Urges Hindus to unite against attacks on Sanatana Dharma
• Criticises Rahul Gandhi for remarks on Ram Mandir ceremony

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Thursday proposed a 'Sanatana Dharma Certification' system to ensure the purity of materials used in offerings and 'prasadams' at all temples across India. Addressing a public rally in Tirupati, Kalyan advocated for non-cooperation with individuals or organisations that attempt to defame or incite hatred against 'Sanatana Dharma'.

His remarks came amid the ongoing controversy over the quality of laddus distributed at the Tirupati temple.

"Sanatana Dharma certification must be implemented to ensure the purity of materials used in offerings and prasadams at all the temples of India," Kalyan said.

This certificate, he suggested, would maintain the sanctity of temple practices and safeguard religious traditions.

He also called for the formation of a 'Sanatana Dharma Protection Board' at both the national and state levels to safeguard the principles of Sanatana Dharma and ensure its preservation across the country.

He stressed the need for dedicated annual funds to support the board and its activities.

"A strong national Act is required to protect Sanatana Dharma and prevent actions that harm its beliefs. This Act should be enacted immediately and uniformly enforced across the Bharat. A 'Sanatana Dharma Protection Board' should be established at both the national and state level to oversee the implementation of this Act. Annual funds must be allocated to support this board and its activities," he said.

These boards, according to the Jana Sena Party chief, would be responsible for ensuring that the ideals of 'Sanatana Dharma' are upheld and protected. "There should be non-cooperation with those who spread hatred against Sanatana Dharma," he said.

In his 'Varahi' declaration, Pawan Kalyan called upon Sanatanis (Hindus) to unite and transcend regional, linguistic, and other divides in order to stand against the attacks on Sanatana Dharma. He also emphasised the importance of raising their collective voice in defence of their traditions while maintaining respect for other faiths.

Further in his speech, Pawan Kalyan also slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for calling the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony a 'Naach Gaana Sabha' (Dancing and singing programme).

"Rahul Gandhi says the Ayodhya ceremony was a 'Naach Gaana Sabha'. You hurt Sanatani Hindus and then seek their votes for power? You might hate Modi ji, hate us, but don't dare to hate Lord Ram," Kalyan said.