The Madras High Court has ruled that Tamil Nadu BJP State Secretary A. Ashvathaman is not required to submit an apology to receive anticipatory bail for a case initiated by the Nagore police on 23 July 2024.

High Court Justice T.V. Tamilselvi initially granted bail but required Aswathaman to sign the bail papers and submit an apology affidavit. Ashvathaman challenged this condition, arguing that being compelled to submit apology without a trial was unjust. After reviewing his petition, the High Court waived the apology requirement.

பா.ஜ.க நிர்வாகிக்கு உயர் நீதிமன்றம் கிரீன் சிக்னல்@asuvathaman | #Ashvathaman | #BJP | #TamilJanam | #tnbjp | #chennaihc pic.twitter.com/AOQ9lvkLOe

— Tamil Janam (@TamilJanamNews) September 10, 2024

The case was initiated by the Nagore VAO against Ashvathaman on the grounds of public disturbance and inciting religious hatred. This action follows Ashvathaman’s involvement in a memorial event for Thangammal, the wife of Hindu activist T. Muthukrishnan, who was killed in a parcel bomb blast on 3 July 1995 in what was then the Nagai Qaid-e-Milleth district. The event was held on 7 July 2024.

In this regard, Ashvathaman submitted a petition to the High Court requesting anticipatory bail. Justice T.V. Tamilselvi heard the case on 29 July 2024. During the proceedings, the police argued that Ashvathaman had been making inflammatory speeches, and thus, anticipatory bail should not be granted. They requested additional time to provide a detailed response.

Following this plea, the judge postponed the hearing to 1 August 2024 and issued a temporary injunction preventing Ashvathaman’s arrest until then.

Background

A 1995 report from India Today and a Rajya Sabha debate highlighted Tamil Nadu’s declining reputation due to a series of violent incidents. The tragedy involved a parcel bomb that killed Thangammal, who was opening a Ramayana book when the bomb exploded. The attack, aimed at her husband, T. Muthukrishnan, a leader of the Hindu Munnani organization, resulted in her death and injuries to her daughters. The blast was part of a disturbing trend of violence in the region, including previous attacks involving RSS and Hindu Munnani offices and other bombings.

Every year, a memorial event is held to honour Thangammal’s death, but recently, the DMK government obstructed these gatherings. Last year, the authorities arrested several attendees and barred them from participating. This year, despite initially denying permission, the BJP secured approval through legal channels. However, as anticipated, the DMK police filed an urgent FIR at 8:00 PM on 23 July 2024 against those who spoke at the event held on 7 July 2024.

The FIR noted: “I (Deva Kumar) am working as the Village Administrative Officer in Nagapattinam District, including Nagore, I report that on July 7, 2024, a public meeting was held to commemorate the 29th anniversary of Thangammal, the wife of Tanga Muthu Krishnan, on Nagore Main Road, near Kamakshi Amman Templeon that day from 17.10 pm to 20.44 pm on the said public meeting platform. 1. Thanga Muthukrishna – Activist from Nagore, 2. Bala – State General Secretary, Hindu Makkal Katchi Anuman Sena 3. Vijay Krishna – State Spokesperson, Shiv Sena, 4. Kannadasan – Lawyer, 5.Subramaniyan M. R. – Member, Cauvery Farmers Association, 6. Prabhu R. D. – State President, Hindu Munanni 7. Rajaguru – State President, Hindu Athiradipadai, 8. Ashvathaman – State Secretary, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) 9. Selvam V. K – Organization Secretary, Hindu Makkal Katchi. During the meeting, these individuals reportedly referred to Muslims as terrorists, labelled the Muslim religion as divisive, and made statements that disturbed public peace, offended religious sentiments, and incited hatred between Hindus and Muslims. Their remarks also included criticism of alleged dereliction of duty. Therefore, I request that appropriate legal action be taken against those who spoke in a manner that fosters religious animosity.”

The plaintiff’s complaint was registered under sections 196, 299, 353(1), 353(2), and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, on 23 July 2024, following receipt of the petition.

Regarding this matter, Hindu organizations, including those led by Thanga Muthukrishnan, stated that the police report identified the bomb parcel in Thangammal’s murder as being sent by Muslim terrorists. They argued that mentioning Abu Bakr Siddique, a suspect in the case, as a Muslim extremist and discussing this on public platforms was aligned with the police’s findings. Ashwathaman also reiterated these points in court but the police have labelled such statements as stirring religious sentiments.

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The Hindu Munnani has once again thwarted an attempt by Christian missionaries to distribute sweets and Bibles to schoolchildren at Perambalur Government Higher Secondary School, allegedly as an incentive for forced conversion.

Hindu Munnani Video On Missionaries

According to a statement from the Hindu Munnani on their official X account, there have been increasing incidents of forced Christian conversion in Perambalur. On 22 August 2024, near the Perambalur Government Higher Secondary School and District HQ Hospital, missionaries were reportedly conducting a religious campaign by handing out sweets and Bibles to students on their way to school. Hindu Munnani representatives who were passing by questioned the missionaries about their activities. When asked if they were attempting to convert the children, the missionaries reportedly responded with threats before leaving in their vehicle.

A Hindu Munnani functionary said, “You are going door to door distributing books, and we are continuously stopping you.” The missionary then returned to his car, opened the back door, and revealed a pile of cardboard boxes filled with Bibles. He opened one box and approached the functionary with a bible to distribute it. When confronted, the missionary tried to retreat to the car.

As the missionary attempted to retreat, another Hindu Munnani functionary said, “Sir, give us that book; it’s our evidence.” The missionary replied, “What evidence? Take my face as evidence,” and tried to push the Hindu man. The exchange of words escalated, and the missionary hastily retreated, driving off in his car.

The Hindu Munnani has criticized the police for not addressing these activities in predominantly Hindu areas. The party questioned police actions if someone were distributing books like Thiruvasakam and Shiva Purana among Muslims and Christians.

They have called for introducing the Prohibition of Compulsory Conversion Act to prevent such activities.

பெரம்பலூரில் தீவிரமாக பரவும் கட்டாய கிருஸ்தவ மதமாற்றம்…

இன்று பெரம்பலூர் அரசு மேல்நிலைப்பள்ளி மற்றும் மாவட்ட தலைமை மருத்துவமனை அருகில் பள்ளி மாணவ & மாணவிகளிடம் இனிப்பு மற்றும் பைபில் புத்தகத்தை கொடுத்து ஆசைவார்த்தை கூறி மதப்பிரசாரத்தில் ஈடுபட்டனர்.. pic.twitter.com/aYxUiBwoCx

— Hindu Munnani (@hindumunnani_tn) August 22, 2024

Missionaries in Tamil Nadu

Missionaries have recently adopted a troubling new strategy of targeting young, naive children for conversion, a tactic that follows previous interventions by The Hindu Munnani. Previously, Hindu Munnani had stepped in to halt alleged conversion efforts aimed at underprivileged children through Sunday summer classes. Now, missionaries are reportedly focusing on young children in Theni and Madurai districts in Tamil Nadu, attempting to convert them to Christianity without their parent’s knowledge by promoting the teachings of Jesus Christ. The Hindu Munnani has successfully intervened in these attempts.

The first incident took place in the Keerathurai area of Madurai city. Christian missionaries were conducting ‘Sunday classes’ for underprivileged Hindu boys and girls, during which they preached that “Jesus is good and has come to save the world.” Once locals became aware of these activities, they alerted The Hindu Munnani, who quickly intervened and stopped the classes. An FIR was filed at the Keerathurai police station, and the children were safely returned to their parents.

In another case in Chinnamanur, Theni District, missionaries held a summer class for Hindu boys at an unauthorized prayer hall near Potiyamman Temple. During this class, these missionaries attempted to convert these students to Christianity. The boys were reportedly given crowns with Jesus’ image and name badges featuring Jesus stickers. Christian missionary James Raja was identified as orchestrating this illegal conversion effort involving over 30 children. Hindu Munnani activists intervened, halted the conversion process, and alerted the parents to the potential conversion attempts.

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The villagers of South Eranthai in Tirunelveli district successfully halted a Christian family’s unauthorized construction of a church on public land. They raised black flags during a two-day sit-in protest at a local temple, prompting officials to intervene and stop the construction.

#நெல்லை புறநகர், நாங்குநேரி ஒன்றியத்துக்கு உட்பட்ட தெற்கு ஏறாந்தையில் உரிய அனுமதி இல்லாமல் பொது இடத்தில் #சர்ச் கட்டுவதற்கு ஊர் மக்கள் சார்பில் எதிர்ப்பு தெரிவித்து, ஊர் முழுவதும் #கருப்பு கொடி கட்டி கோயில் வளாகத்தில் தொடர் உள்ளிருப்பு போராட்டம் இரண்டு நாட்களாக நடைபெற்று வந்த pic.twitter.com/IfUjT4jM3S

— Hindu Munnani (@hindumunnani_tn) August 14, 2024

A newly converted Christian family in a predominantly Hindu village near Nanguneri Union began building a church on public land.

The family continued construction despite protests from residents who suggested the family either worship at home or build the church on authorized private land, Hindu Munnani said.

South Eranthai, a village near Thisayanvilai in the Tirunelveli District, is predominantly Hindu, with 130 families.

The previous day, villagers conducted a hunger strike at the Uchimakali Amman temple to protest the unauthorized church construction. They also displayed black flags on their homes to symbolise their dissent.

Village leader Dhana Singh stated, “Since their conversion, the family has disrupted Hindu temple ceremonies. They are now constructing a church without the necessary approvals from the revenue department or police. Despite authorities’ orders to halt construction, work continues. We demand action on this issue. Else, we will stop sending our children to local schools and colleges and intensify our protest.”

Illegal Prayer House Next To Marungoor Vinayaka Temple

In a similar issue, the Hindu Munnani recently filed a formal complaint with the Thittacheri police station in Nagapattinam district, requesting a ban on an illegal prayer house opposite the Vinayaka temple on Marungoor Main Road, which allegedly sought to convert temple visitors.

“This prayer group is brainwashing poor Hindus with the intent of converting them to Christianity. They are also targeting patients in government hospitals under the guise of missionary work and pressuring them to convert. This illegal activity should be stopped, and action should be taken against them,” their petition states.

பொது இடம் ஆக்கிரமித்து சர்ச்;
போராட்டம் துவக்கிய கிராம மக்கள்!#Publicspace | #Villagersprotest | #SouthEranthai | #churchconstruction | #Tirunelveli https://t.co/y4W3uzOWeZ pic.twitter.com/tuVl0NhSqP

— Dinamalar (@dinamalarweb) August 12, 2024

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The Madras High Court has issued a temporary injunction preventing the arrest of A. Ashvathaman, the Tamil Nadu BJP State Secretary. He sought anticipatory bail on the case initiated by Nagore police on 23 July 2024.

The case was initiated by the Nagore VAO against Ashvathaman on the grounds of public disturbance and inciting religious hatred. This action follows Ashvathaman’s involvement in a memorial event for Thangammal, the wife of Hindu activist T. Muthukrishnan, who was killed in a parcel bomb blast on 3 July 1995 in what was then the Nagai Qaid-e-Milleth district. The event was held on 7 July 2024.

In this regard, Ashvathaman submitted a petition to the High Court requesting anticipatory bail. Justice T.V. Tamilselvi heard the case on 29 July 2024. During the proceedings, the police argued that Ashvathaman, the BJP State Secretary, had been making inflammatory speeches, and thus, anticipatory bail should not be granted. They requested additional time to provide a detailed response. Following this, the judge postponed the hearing to 1 August 2024 and issued a temporary injunction preventing Ashvathaman’s arrest until then.

Background

A 1995 report from India Today and a Rajya Sabha debate highlighted Tamil Nadu’s declining reputation due to a series of violent incidents. The latest tragedy involved a parcel bomb that killed Thangammal, who was opening a Ramayana book when the bomb exploded. The attack, aimed at her husband, T. Muthukrishnan, a leader of the Hindu Munnani organization, resulted in her death and injuries to her daughters. The blast was part of a disturbing trend of violence in the region, including previous attacks involving RSS and Munnani offices and other bombings.

Every year, a memorial event is held to honour Thangammal’s death, but recently, the DMK government has obstructed these gatherings. Last year, the authorities arrested several attendees and barred them from participating. This year, despite initially denying permission, the BJP secured approval through legal channels. However, as anticipated, the DMK police filed an urgent FIR at 8:00 PM on 23 July 2024 against those who spoke at the event held on 7 July 2024.

The FIR noted: “I (Deva Kumar) am working as the Village Administrative Officer in Nagapattinam District, including Nagore, I report that on July 7, 2024, a public meeting was held to commemorate the 29th anniversary of Thangammal, the wife of Tanga Muthu Krishnan, on Nagore Main Road, near Kamakshi Amman Templeon that day from 17.10 pm to 20.44 pm on the said public meeting platform. 1. Thanga Muthukrishna – Activist from Nagore, 2. Bala – State General Secretary, Hindu Makkal Katchi Anuman Sena 3. Vijay Krishna – State Spokesperson, Shiv Sena, 4. Kannadasan – Lawyer, 5.Subramaniyan M. R. – Member, Cauvery Farmers Association, 6. Prabhu R. D. – State President, Hindu Munanni 7. Rajaguru – State President, Hindu Athiradipadai, 8. Ashvathaman – State Secretary, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) 9. Selvam V. K – Organization Secretary, Hindu Makkal Katchi. During the meeting, these individuals reportedly referred to Muslims as terrorists, labelled the Muslim religion as divisive, and made statements that disturbed public peace, offended religious sentiments, and incited hatred between Hindus and Muslims. Their remarks also included criticism of alleged dereliction of duty. Therefore, I request that appropriate legal action be taken against those who spoke in a manner that fosters religious animosity.”

The plaintiff’s complaint was registered under sections 196, 299, 353(1), 353(2), and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, on 23 July 2024, following receipt of the petition.

Regarding this matter, Hindu organizations, including those led by Thanga Muthukrishnan, stated that the police report identified the bomb parcel in Thangammal’s murder as being sent by Muslim terrorists. They argued that mentioning Abu Bakr Siddique, a suspect in the case, as a Muslim extremist and discussing this on public platforms was aligned with the police’s findings. Ashwathaman also reiterated these points. The police have labelled such statements as violating religious sentiments.

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Under the pretext of public disruption and inciting religious animosity, the DMK government has initiated legal action against Ashvathaman, the Tamil Nadu BJP State Secretary. This case stems from Ashvathaman’s participation in a memorial event for Thangammal, the wife of Hindu activist T. Muthukrishnan, who was killed in a parcel bomb blast on 3 July 1995 in the then Nagai Qaid-e-Milleth district.

A 1995 report from India Today and Rajya Sabha debate highlighted Tamil Nadu’s declining reputation due to a series of violent incidents. The latest tragedy involved a parcel bomb that killed Thangammal, who was opening a Ramayana book when the bomb exploded. The attack, aimed at her husband, T. Muthukrishnan, a leader of the Hindu Munnani organization, resulted in her death and injuries to her daughters. The blast was part of a disturbing trend of violence in the region, including previous attacks involving RSS and Munnani offices and other bombings.

Every year, a memorial event is held to honour Thangammal’s death, but recently, the DMK government has obstructed these gatherings. Last year, the authorities arrested several attendees and barred them from participating. This year, despite initially denying permission, the BJP secured approval through legal channels. However, as anticipated, the DMK police filed an urgent FIR at 8:00 PM on 23 July 2024 against those who spoke at the event held on 7 July 2024.

The FIR noted: “I (Deva Kumar) am working as the Village Administrative Officer in Nagapattinam District, including Nagore, I report that on July 7, 2024, a public meeting was held to commemorate the 29th anniversary of Thangammal, the wife of Tanga Muthu Krishnan, on Nagore Main Road, near Kamakshi Amman Templeon that day from 17.10 pm to 20.44 pm on the said public meeting platform. 1. Thanga Muthukrishna – Activist from Nagore, 2. Bala – State General Secretary, Hindu Makkal Katchi Anuman Sena 3. Vijay Krishna – State Spokesperson, Shiv Sena, 4. Kannadasan – Lawyer, 5.Subramaniyan M. R. – Member, Cauvery Farmers Association, 6. Prabhu R. D. – State President, Hindu Munanni 7. Rajaguru – State President, Hindu Athiradipadai, 8. Ashvathaman – State Secretary, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) 9. Selvam V. K – Organization Secretary, Hindu Makkal Katchi. During the meeting, these individuals reportedly referred to Muslims as terrorists, labeled the Muslim religion as divisive, and made statements that disturbed public peace, offended religious sentiments, and incited hatred between Hindus and Muslims. Their remarks also included criticism of alleged dereliction of duty. Therefore, I request that appropriate legal action be taken against those who spoke in a manner that fosters religious animosity.”

The plaintiff’s complaint was registered under sections 196, 299, 353(1), 353(2), and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 on 23 July 2024, following receipt of the petition.

This action against Ashvathaman appears to be a deliberate attempt by the DMK to suppress criticism of terrorism and silence those who speak out against it, despite there being no apparent criminal activity in the speeches given.

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Hindu Munnani has joined the growing call to boycott Naturals salons after CEO and Co-founder CK Kumaravel made controversial remarks about nationalist freedom fighter Veer Savarkar. Kumaravel, a former executive of Makkal Needhi Maiam and a current supporter of the Congress party, is accused of spreading harmful and unfounded claims against Savarkar, leading to widespread outrage.

The controversy began when Prime Minister Narendra Modi challenged leaders of the I.N.D.I alliance at a rally in Kalyan, Maharashtra, to articulate five sentences praising Veer Savarkar. The PTI news agency reported on this event, prompting Kumaravel to respond with contentious statements.

Kumaravel’s posts included: “1. #VeerSavarkar is a coward 2. He is a co-conspirator in Gandhi’s assassination 3. He is an expert in writing #MercyPetitions 4. He brainwashed the mentally ill #Godse in killing #Gandhi 5. There is nothing veer in him except his name 6. A #Hindutva Maniac #RSS – #BJP mafia.”

These remarks sparked immediate backlash, with many taking to social media to express their anger. The hashtag #BoycottNaturals quickly gained traction on the platform X (formerly Twitter).

Supporting the boycott, the Hindu Munnani organization tweeted: “Condemning the anti-national saloon owner for defaming freedom fighter Veer Savarkar, let us all boycott Naturals saloon shops.”

சுதந்திர போராட்ட வீரர் வீர சாவர்க்கர் அவர்களை அவதூறு செய்த தேச விரோத தேசிய விரோத சிந்தனை கொண்ட Naturals சலுன் உரிமையாளரை கண்டிக்கும் வகையில், நாம் அனைவரும் Naturals சலுன் கடைகளை புறக்கணிப்போம்.#naturalssaloon #HinduMunnani #VeerSavarkar @mkstalin @PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/T0w8F0ugLw

— Hindu Munnani (@hindumunnani_tn) May 21, 2024

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Christian missionaries belonging to the Apostolic Christitian Church who were indulging in proselytization near a temple at a village in Kanchipuram were driven away by residents and members of the Hindu Munnani.

Over 50 individuals associated with the Apostolic Christian Church in the Purisai region of Kanchipuram District were observed going from house to house, distributing pamphlets, and actively involved in conversion activities. Members of the Hindu Munani, along with local residents, collectively thwarted the group of individuals who were attempting to convert the village.

காஞ்சிபுரம் அருகே ஒரு ஊரையே மதமாற்றம் செய்ய முயன்ற கிருஸ்துவர்களை, பொதுமக்களை இணைத்து திருப்பியனுப்பிய இந்துமுன்னணியினர்…

காஞ்சிபுரம் மாவட்டம், வாலாஜாபாத் ஒன்றியம், புரிசை பகுதியில் 50 க்கும் மேற்பட்ட அப்போஸ்தல கிருஸ்துவ சபையை சேர்ந்த நபர்கள், வீடு வீடாக சென்று துண்டு… pic.twitter.com/Wg2hkRVn3B

— Hindu Munnani (@hindumunnani_tn) February 14, 2024

In a video shared on social media by Hindu Munnani, the resident capturing the footage exclaimed loudly. “Sir, sir please do not do this in front of our temple. Do not do this in front of our temple. Do not do this in front of our temple! This is a temple! Doesn’t this look like a temple to you? Should we come to your church and Ayyo Amma Andavare!?”

One of the missionary man can be heard saying “Call Emmanuel” to which the resident replies “call him”

Without hesitation, the missionary man swiftly pulled out his phone to capture the incident and chuckled “How many people like you have we seen before this? to which the villagers reply “Yes this is your duty”

The missionary man further says “go and correct murderer and robbers”

An angry resident goes on to shout saying “You correct them. Who has asked you to come here? What you are doing here is wrong!”

This occurrence is not unfamiliar in Tamil Nadu. In the past, there have been numerous incidents similar to this one, where Hindu Munnani along with local residents took it upon themselves to expel missionaries involved in conversion activities.

In October 2023, Saravanan Joseph, the head of the Christian Munnani, sparked a controversy by proposing a change in the name of Chennimalai, a revered Hindu site dedicated to Lord Murugan, to ‘Yesumalai’. A massive protest by Hindu Munnani, BJP and other Hindu outfits led to his arrest.

In March 2022,  there were allegations that Christian missionaries were involved in forcible conversion by setting up a prayer hall in front of a private school in Velampatti of Krishnagiri district, which was later resisted by locals and Hindu Munnani.

A Christian woman was accused of proselytization and converting people, in the Gudalur area of Theni which was thwarted by Hindu Munnani members.

An attempt to open a Christian prayer hall, ‘Grace Assembly Hall’ in front of Sakthi Kaliyamman temple in Seelanaickenpatti, Salem, was successfully stopped by the Hindu Munnani in December 2021.

Hindu Munnani plunged into action when construction of an illegal Christian prayer hall near the Sugreeswarar temple in Tirupur district came to light.

In October 2021, members belonging to the Hindu Munnani successfully stopped proselytization attempts by Christian missionaries at a village in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu.

In the district of Kanchipuram in May 2023, the Hindu Munnani successfully intervened in a reported Love Jihad incident near Uthiramerur. The individual at the center of the incident was Selvi, an 18-year-old who had recently completed her schooling. She had been enticed by a Muslim man named Imran and had been pressuring her to convert and marry him. Under the name Asma Fathima, her Muslim marriage (nikkah) was scheduled for June 1, 2023. The victim herself provided a written statement, revealing that Imran had used persuasive tactics and coercion to compel her into the marriage and disclosed that her name was changed to Asma Fathima without her family’s consent.

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The State President of Hindu Munnani Kadeshwara Subramaniam has criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and his allies, for their focused efforts on minority appeasement. He argues that the majority Hindu population is being overlooked.

The issue at hand revolves around the allocation of burial spaces for Christians and Muslims in district headquarters. The DMK, under M K Stalin, appears to be emphasizing its commitment to minorities, positioning itself as a government catering primarily to their needs.

A press release from Hindu Munnani states that a consultation meeting on minority welfare held at the Chennai Secretariat highlighted the state government’s commitment to addressing the concerns of religious minorities. Chief Minister Stalin separately consulted with leaders from the Christian church and Muslim communities, unveiling various welfare schemes for minorities during the event.

Notable announcements include the permanency of the certificate for minority educational institutions, relaxed procedures for NGOs in terms of registration and subsidy, and the elimination of the renewal requirement for minority educational institutions’ licenses every five years.

Criticism arises from the alleged preferential treatment towards minorities in land acquisition for Christian burial grounds and Muslim graves. The government also plans to ease rules for re-burying bodies in cemeteries and introduced guidelines for family burials.

“The Chief Minister, who claims to practice secular politics, cares little about Hindu crematoriums being neglected. Many crematoriums/burial grounds lack basic facilities….Hindus are still alive and denied their rights. Even after death their rights are taken away. Like Hindu temples, Hindu crematoriums are falling into the clutches of the government and are being looted. Modern toilets are being demolished and constructed at the Hindu crematorium site in all the corporation areas including Chennai, Coimbatore, Tirupur, Salem. Similarly, if a Hindu body is buried, it takes a lot of effort to get a death certificate even after providing various documents. Does the Chief Minister not know that the majority of Hindus are being oppressed like this?“, he said adding that many agricultural lands of Hindus have been converted into graveyards.

The announcements are seen by some as a strategic move to secure minority votes and compete with rival political parties, particularly the AIADMK. Both parties are vying for the favour of minority communities, showcasing themselves as champions of their causes.

“The DMK and AIADMK are no different when it comes to minority appeasement. They compete and portray themselves as protectors of minorities. During the AIADMK rule many cases were filed against the Islamist outfit called SDPI. But now Edappadi Palaniswami is attending SDPI’s state conference. On the second day of his attendance, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin is holding a meeting for the welfare of minorities. Edappadi Palaniswami attended the Christmas function at Karumathampatti. Keeping all this in mind, the Chief Minister urgently announces concessions to educational institutions and graveyards for the minorities so that they do not go to the AIADMK side. The Dravidian model government that spends its brains and money on minorities places of worship, graveyards, graveyards in educational institutions should also worry a little about the majority Hindu society.“, he said.

சிறுபான்மை தாஜா‌ அரசியல் தான் திராவிட மாடலா? மாவட்ட தலைநகரங்களில் கிறிஸ்தவ, முஸ்லீம்களுக்கு பிணம் புதைக்க இடம் – இந்துக்களை புறக்கணிக்கும் திமுக – மாநிலத் தலைவர் காடேஸ்வரா சுப்பிரமணியம் அவர்கள் அறிக்கை…#தாஜா‌அரசியல்#சிறுபான்மை#புதைக்கும்இடம் https://t.co/UBr9o3CJ1C

— Hindu Munnani (@hindumunnani_tn) January 11, 2024

(With inputs from Hindu Munnani)

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