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Periyarist and DMK sympathizer who insulted Hindu God Athivaradhar arrested after Hindu Munnani’s protest

September 4, 2021
The Commune

Hindu activists and organizations have been protesting against the DMK government’s move to ban processions and installation of Vinayagar idols at public places for Vinayaga Chathurthi while letting state-owned liquor outlets to be open.

Hindu Munnani has been carrying out protests outside temples and has declared that they would defy the DMK government’s order and celebrate Vinayagar Chathurthi with procession.

In light of this, members of the Hindu Munnani had protested outside the Sangupaani Vinayagar Temple in Kanchipuram. Just outside the temple, a flower shop selling flowers, coconuts and other items required for pooja had hung a picture of Hindu God Athivaradhar Perumal in a slipper on the door of his shop.

When confronted, the shop owner Boopathi said that he was a member of the DK (an organization founded by E.V. Ramasamy Naicker known as ‘Periyar’ by his followers).

“I’m a member of DK. This is the DMK rule. We will do like this only. Nobody can question us.”, Boopathi had reportedly said.

Following his impudent remark, he was thrashed by the public and members of the Hindu Munnani. They also protested outside his shop demanding the police to arrest the man. As commotion ensued, police arrived at the spot and took Boopathi into custody.

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