A video showing police attempting to arrest a social activist in the early hours of the morning, claiming he made derogatory remarks about the Tiruchendur temple authorities, has gone viral and sparked outrage. However, the activist did not insult anyone; instead, he raised concerns about Shiv Nadar, who contributed ₹200 crores and built toilets for the devotees inside the temple complex. Prithviraj alleged that the pipes and other infrastructure installed in the temple were damaged and stolen.
Prithviraj, 50, a resident of Kamaraj Salai in Tiruchendur and a BJP member, operates a furniture shop and leads an organization called ‘Ungalil Oruvan.’ He is known for his videos addressing social issues and the lack of basic facilities at the temple. On 23 March, at 4:00 am, police from the Tiruchendur temple station arrived at his home, stating they needed to take him in for questioning regarding a case against him.
When the police arrived, Prithviraj’s family informed them that he was not at home and refused to open the door. A video showing an argument between the police and Prithviraj’s family has since gone viral on social media. His family has accused the police of trespassing and attempting to arrest him without presenting any legal documents related to the case.
திருச்செந்தூர் கோவில் வளாகத்திலிருந்து வீடியோ வெளியிட்ட பா.ஜ.க. பிரமுகரைத் தேடி அதிகாலை 4 மணிக்கு வீட்டுக்குச் சென்ற போலீசார்..!#Tuticorin | #TiruchendurTemple | #BJP | #PolimerNews pic.twitter.com/hahA1L13F4
— Polimer News (@polimernews) March 24, 2025
In this regard, the Tamil Nadu BJP condemned the attempt to arrest the activist through its official X account, stating, “Your anarchy is bound to be collapse, Mr. @mkstalin! Your police is trying to forcibly arrest the BJP executive who proved to the public with evidence what the true nature of the toilets built by your government at the Subramania Swamy Temple in Tiruchendur. What is the need to go and arrest him at 4 am, Is he a corrupt individual like you who has looted crores of rupees, or a sex offender who is under government surveillance preyed on a university student? Why such a rush? Are you unsettled because he has exposed the fact that your government, which is looting in all sectors from toilets to TASMAC, has not spared the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department either? Moreover, the Tamil Nadu Police, which remains “silent” mode whenever heinous crimes are committed in Tamil Nadu, is going out of its way to suppress and oppress BJP members who expose your corruption, without regard for time or place. This is shameful and strongly condemnable.”
உங்கள் அராஜகத்திற்கு நிச்சயம் அழிவுண்டு திரு. @mkstalin!
திருச்செந்தூர் சுப்பிரமணிய சுவாமி கோவிலில் லட்சக்கணக்கில் செலவு செய்து உங்கள் அரசு புதிதாக கட்டிய கழிவறைகளின் உண்மை லட்சணம் என்ன என்பதை மக்களிடம் ஆதாரத்துடன் நிரூபித்த பாஜக நிர்வாகியை, இன்று பலவந்தமாக கைது செய்ய… pic.twitter.com/9po1yq9ESF
— BJP Tamilnadu (@BJP4TamilNadu) March 24, 2025
(With Inputs From Dinamalar)
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