Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's speech at the 92nd Sivagiri pilgrimage event reignited the Sanatana Dharma controversy. While BJP said he insulted Sanatana Dharma and its followers, Congress said he misrepresented it.

Kerala state secretary of CPI(M) M V Govindan on Thursday said an attempt was being made to link social reformer Sree Naryayana Guru with ‘Sanatana Dharma,’ which is based on ‘Chathurvarnya’ system

BJP leaders criticized Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan for allegedly denouncing Sanatan Dharma. They claim his comments, made to appease the Muslim community, were disrespectful and politically motivated.

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday reaffirmed his statement cautioning against "organised efforts" to portray sage and social reformer Sree Narayana Guru as a proponent of Sanatana Dharma.