In a notable development, the Hindu Munnani has thwarted an attempt by the Dravidar Kazhagam (DK) to disrupt Hindu faith and worship in the Erode district. The Dravidar Kazhagam lodged a controversial complaint with local police, calling for the removal of a Ganesha temple situated on Patta land in the Alaghapuri area of Nambiyur.
Following this complaint, police and revenue officials sought to stop the temple worship without substantial cause, which sparked significant unrest among local residents. In response, Senthilkumar, the State Secretary of Hindu Munnani, along with fellow activists and community members, organized an eight-hour protest.
The demonstration ultimately led to a successful outcome. The revenue department decided to abandon its efforts to remove the temple, reinforcing the community’s commitment to protecting their religious practices.
இந்துக் கோவில் வருவதை தடுத்த திக..
தக்க பதிலடி கொடுத்த இந்து முன்னணி…ஈரோடு மாவட்டம், நம்பியூர் அழகாபுரி பகுதியில் திராவிடர் கழகத்தை சேர்ந்த நபர்களின் தூண்டுதலின் பேரில், பட்டா நிலத்தில் அமைக்கப்பட்ட விநாயகர் கோவிலை அகற்ற காவல்துறை மற்றும் வருவாய்த்துறை முயற்சி செய்தது. pic.twitter.com/JZDTgpUSKz
— Hindu Munnani (@hindumunnani_tn) October 9, 2024
The Dravidar Kazhagam has a history of disregarding and insulting Hindu practices under the guise of promoting atheism, often disrupting the peace of the Hindu community. Recently, DK and a few Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) affiliates reportedly attempted to assault a bandobast police sub-inspector on 23 August 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 temple 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.
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