The Hindu Munnani has called out the perceived bias of the DMK government for allowing Muslims to distribute food and other items to devotees on the Padha Yatra to Murugan temples during the ‘Thai Poosam’ festival, while imposing strict regulations on Hindus by requiring them to obtain food standard and quality certificates.
For years, it has been a longstanding tradition for Hindus to offer ‘Annadhanams’ to devotees undertaking the foot pilgrimage to Murugan temples, showing their devotion, often through fasting or wearing malas. Many Hindus devote their time and resources during the season to serve the pilgrims, believing that serving devotees is equivalent to serving the divine. However, this year, the DMK government banned such practices, citing food quality control, despite no reports of food-related issues or complaints. Meanwhile, reports surfaced that Muslims were allowed to distribute water, buttermilk, and medicines to the same devotees, sparking accusations of political stunt.
In response, Hindu Munnani questioned the DMK government and HR&CE Minister PK Sekar Babu through their official account, saying, “Why are only Hindus banned from providing food to Murugan devotees, while Muslims are allowed to distribute medicines, tablets, and food items? It is reported that Muslims have provided water, buttermilk, and medicines to those on the foot pilgrimage to Palani. The Tamil Nadu government has banned the longstanding practice of providing Annadhanam to devotees during the Karthigai Deepam festival in Tiruvannamalai and now requires a Food Control Quality Certificate from the government to provide Annadhanam to Murugan devotees at Thaipusam in Palani. Failure to comply will result in a fine. Has the Indian Medical Council or the Food Standards Agency approved the distribution of medicine, tablets, water, buttermilk, and food to devotees at Thaipusam? No right! Has the Tamil Nadu government given special permission to Muslims? Is it one form of justice for Hindus and another for Muslims? Tell me Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department Minister Sekar Babu…”
முருக பக்தர்களுக்கு இந்துக்கள் கொடுக்கும் அன்னதானத்திற்கு மட்டும் தடை?
இஸ்லாமியர்கள் கொடுக்கும் மருந்து மாத்திரை உணவு பொருட்களுக்கு அனுமதி!!
பழனிக்கு பாதயாத்திரை வரும் பக்தர்களுக்கு, இஸ்லாமியர்கள் நீர் மோர் மற்றும் மருந்து மாத்திரை வழங்கியதாக செய்தி
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— Hindu Munnani (@hindumunnani_tn) February 13, 2025
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