The Tamil Nadu government on 22 January 2024 informed the Supreme Court that there is no ban in place on conducting screenings of the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishta ceremony or organizing special poojas and bhajans on this significant occasion. The Supreme Court duly acknowledged and recorded this statement made by the state government.
The DMK government submitted the clarification in the apex court after reports surfaced about ‘verbal diktats’ issued by the Hindu Religious & Charitable End to now allow any special poojas and events at temples.
In many places, police had denied permission to conduct bhajans and events in private temples too.
In light of this, BJP leader Vinoj P. Selvam and others moved the Supreme Court which issued a directive to the Tamil Nadu government, emphasizing that permission for such events cannot be denied solely on the basis that other communities reside in the vicinity. The court underlined the importance of ensuring equal rights and opportunities for all religious and cultural practices.
In addition, the Supreme Court stressed the need for transparency in the approval process. It instructed the state government to maintain a comprehensive record of all applications received for hosting events related to the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishta ceremony and the subsequent decisions taken.
#BREAKING Tamil Nadu Govt tells #SupremeCourt that there is no ban on holding screenings of #RamMandirPranPratishta ceremony or holdings special poojas or bhajans on the occasion. SC records the statement.
SC tells TN Govt that permission can't be rejected on the sole ground… https://t.co/RegvevLrA1
— Live Law (@LiveLawIndia) January 22, 2024
The Madras High Court too has ordered that no police permission is required for live telecast of Ram Mandir consecration at private temples and marriage halls.
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