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Hindu Munnani’s ‘200 Questions’ Challenge Leads To Cancellation Of TNTJ’s ‘Islam, A Pleasant Path’ Event In Tirunelveli

December 25, 2024
The Commune

The Hindu Munnani has successfully thwarted an attempt by the Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamath (TNTJ), an Islamic organization, to hold a meeting in Tirunelveli on 22 December 2024, which was seen as indirectly challenging Hindu principles of pluralism. The TNTJ had been granted permission by local authorities to conduct an event promoting Islam, with banners erected claiming “Islam, a Pleasant Path.” However, concerns among local residents about the potential for communal tensions led to widespread opposition.

In response, the Hindu Munnani issued a statement declaring its intention to attend the event in Tirunelveli and asking 200 pointed questions about Islam. This move prompted the authorities to intervene, and the program was subsequently cancelled.

The Hindu Munnani took to its official X account to announce the outcome, stating, “A program titled ‘Islam Oru Iniya Markam’ (Islam, a Pleasant Path), organized by the Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamath for people of other religions in Tirunelveli Town on Sunday, 22 December 2024, advertised with the questions like ‘Is there one God or many Gods?’ ‘Does God have a son?’ and How to worship a formless God?—implying an indirect criticism of Hinduism. Yesterday, the Nellai City Hindu Munnani announced that we would participate and ask 200 questions regarding Islam. In response, the Nellai City Police denied permission for the event, and the program has been canceled.”

The cancellation of the event is seen as a victory for the Hindu Munnani and the local community, which voiced concerns about the potential for divisive rhetoric.

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