On 2 October 2025, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Swayamsevaks celebrating the centenary year and Vijayadasami across the state were arrested by Dravidian Model police.
Tamil Nadu police detained dozens of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) members across the state during Vijayadasami celebrations, which coincided with the organization’s 100th centenary year.
Tamil Nadu: Police detained 39 RSS members near Porur, Chennai, after they conducted a Guru Puja and special Shakha training session at the Ayyappanthangal Government Higher Secondary School without prior permission: Chennai Police
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In Chennai, 47 RSS workers were taken into custody near Porur after they conducted a Guru Puja and special Shakha training session at the Ayyappanthangal Government Higher Secondary School allegedly without obtaining ‘prior permission’, police confirmed.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu: BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan says, “Today, as we celebrate the RSS centenary, a few local members, gathered in a designated area to perform exercises and prayers. However, they were arrested despite there being no anti-social activity. This was a… pic.twitter.com/kQkpwle8WI
— IANS (@ians_india) October 2, 2025
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In Ambur, Tirupattur district, RSS members were detained while marking Vijayadasami, despite having sought permission to hold the event at an alternate location, which was reportedly refused by local authorities.
RSS விழாவில் கலந்துகொண்டவர்கள் கைது #RSS #thirupathur #RSSArest #Chanakyaa
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The police stated that all arrests were made on the grounds of conducting events without “prior official approval”. No reports of violence or disturbances were recorded in connection with these gatherings.
The events were part of the RSS centenary celebrations, and the arrests have drawn attention across the state for the enforcement of permissions in cultural and religious gatherings.
(With inputs from India Today)
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