Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin`s remarks about Sanatana Dharma, Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde slammed the Opposition for what he said “a lack of respect for Sanatan Dharma”. He made these comments on Thursday in the Lok Sabha while discussing the celebration of Chandrayaan.

Shinde said: “Opposition is allergic to words `Hindu` and `Sanatan Dharma`. Some people are raising questions about our culture and politicising by saying things such as Malaria. But there is science in India`s culture and history. India would have become a superpower had the Mughals and East India Company not invaded us.”