The Hindu Munnani has formally complained to the R7 police station against a special meeting organized by the Dravidar Kazhagam on 9 September 2024. The meeting, titled “Rationalism and Students,” is alleged to target Hinduism, and the Hindu Munnani argues that it could incite riots. They have requested that the police ban the meeting to maintain law and order.
The complaint was filed by the South Chennai District President, addressed to the Inspector of R7 Police Station. In the correspondence, the district head expressed concern that the Dravidar Kazhagam’s planned meeting could potentially lead to riots, given that Hindus will be celebrating Vinayakar Chaturthi on the same day. The Dravidar Kazhagam, known for its criticism of Hinduism and Hindu deities, has obtained permission to hold their meeting near the Sakthi Vinayakar Temple on Jeevanandham Road, which falls under the R7 police jurisdiction. The district head highlighted that similar situations in the past have led to law-and-order issues due to the actions of such groups. He requested that the meeting be halted, alleging that the Dravidar Kazhagam is deliberately attempting to incite riots and disrupt the peaceful celebrations of Vinayakar Chaturthi.
Recently, a tense standoff occurred in Mayiladuthurai district when members of the Dravidar Kazhagam (DK) allegedly tried to assault a police officer. The officer had intervened to stop inflammatory speeches targeting Hindus during a religious procession. According to reports, the police sub-inspector faced physical threats and verbal abuse while attempting to deescalate the situation.
DK Cadre Assault Mayiladuthurai Cop
DK and a few Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) affiliates reportedly attempted to assault a bandobast police sub-inspector on August 23, 2024. The altercation arose after the police officer requested that the DK halt their alleged inflammatory speech against Hindus and Hindu deities, particularly as a religious procession was passing by the DK stage in Mayiladuthurai.
The incident occurred when DK had received permission to hold an event near a temple on Chinna Kadai Street. During the event, DK’s Mathivathini delivered a speech that allegedly included derogatory remarks about Brahmins and criticized the procession of the Mayuranathar Swamy temple.
Sub-Inspector Kannan, stationed to maintain order, requested that Mathivathini’s speech be halted until the procession had passed. About 20 individuals, including Panchayat Council President Selvamani and DMK Councilor Rajini, confronted the officer in response. The Dravidar Kazhagam members reportedly surrounded, pushed, and attempted to assault him, resulting in a heated argument.
This confrontation has stirred controversy in the area, with DMK celebrating the Murugan festival on one hand while causing a violent attack on the police in Mayiladuthurai on the other.
Based on previous incidents and statements from the South Chennai District President, there are concerns that the Dravidar Kazhagam might deliberately provoke conflicts during the peaceful Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations. This could lead to riots and result in the banning of future celebrations, similar to the situation in V Kalathur village in Peramballur.
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