The Hindu Munnani has successfully thwarted an attempt by the Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamath (TNTJ), an Islamic organization, to hold a meeting in Tirunelveli on 22 December 2024, which was seen as indirectly challenging Hindu principles of pluralism. The TNTJ had been granted permission by local authorities to conduct an event promoting Islam, with banners erected claiming “Islam, a Pleasant Path.” However, concerns among local residents about the potential for communal tensions led to widespread opposition.
In response, the Hindu Munnani issued a statement declaring its intention to attend the event and ask 200 pointed questions about Islam. This move prompted the authorities to intervene, and the program was subsequently canceled.
The Hindu Munnani took to its official X account to announce the outcome, stating, “A program titled ‘Islam Oru Iniya Markam’ (Islam, a Pleasant Path), organized by the Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamath for people of other religions in Tirunelveli Town on Sunday, 22 December 2024, advertised with the questions like ‘Is there one God or many Gods?’ ‘Does God have a son?’ and How to worship a formless God?—implying an indirect criticism of Hinduism. Yesterday, the Nellai City Hindu Munnani announced that we would participate and ask 200 questions regarding Islam. In response, the Nellai City Police denied permission for the event, and the program has been canceled.”
#வெற்றிசெய்தி
ஒரு கடவுளா ? பல கடவுளா ?
கடவுளுக்கு மகன் உண்டா ?
உருவமில்லாமல் கடவுளை வழிபடுவது எப்படி? என்ற கேள்விகளோடுஇந்து மதத்தை மறைமுகமாக விமர்சிக்கும் வகையில்
பிற மதத்தவர்களுக்காக என தமிழ்நாடு தவ்ஹித் ஜமாத் சார்பில் இஸ்லாம் ஒரு இனிய மார்க்கம் என்ற நிகழ்ச்சி
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— Hindu Munnani (@hindumunnani_tn) December 22, 2024
The cancellation of the event is seen as a victory for the Hindu Munnani and the local community, which voiced concerns about the potential for divisive rhetoric.
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