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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
DMK should ignore opposition to separate law against honour-based crimes from caste outfits: Thirumavalavan
Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi founder Thol. Thirumavalavan, on Wednesday, said the DMK government should ignore the opposition of the caste outfits in the issue of enacting a separate law against honour-based crimes and pave way for a 'democratic revolution'. Mr Thirumavalavan met with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, along with CPI and CPI (M) state secretaries, R. Mutharasan and P. Shanmugam, on Wednesday. On the other hand, the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee observed a day's fast led by its SC wing leader, M.P. Ranjan Kumar, inside the Sathyamurthy Bhavan. Mr. Thirumavalavan pointed out the Hindu Marriage (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 1967, which legalised self-respect marriages, and the implementation of Mandal Commission's recommendations, providing 27% to backward classes in government jobs and in education, also faced stiff opposition from upper castes and dominant castes. 'These were accepted by the larger society over time. The separate law is not a law in favour of scheduled castes. Honour-based crimes are national phenomena – such crimes are happening across communities and States and even within SCs and OBCs. Even recently, an OBC boy attacked another OBC boy for speaking to a girl from his own caste. It is a law against regressiveness and backwardness. CM Stalin should ignore the opposition of caste outfits as the democratic forces within these communities would welcome it,' he told The Hindu. He explained to Mr Stalin about the need for a separate law to tackle such crimes and give it a special focus just as we have separate laws for crimes against women, Scheduled Castes and so on. 'We have given him several references that reiterate why such a law is needed as recommended by National Commission of Women, Law Commission of India, Supreme Court's directives in Shakti Vahini vs Union Of India case and bills introduced as private member bills in Parliament and also a Bill introduced by CPI-M MLA A. Soundarrajan in 2015 in Tamil Nadu Assembly. Even Rajasthan has introduced a separate law against it. We take pride in calling Tamil Nadu a land of social justice and we talk about Dravidian model. He listened to us patiently. He didn't give us any assurance but we hope CM Stalin would enact a separate law. It is needed today,' he said.
New Indian Express
05-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
26,214 couples tie knot at TTD Kalyana Vedika
TIRUMALA: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has successfully facilitated 26,214 free weddings at the Kalyana Vedika in Tirumala since April 25, 2016, offering financial and logistical support to deserving and economically weaker Hindu families. The spacious Kalyana Vedika has become a preferred destination for families seeking a traditional yet affordable wedding ceremony. The TTD provides all key wedding essentials free of cost, including archakas (priests), mangala vadyams (auspicious music), turmeric, saffron, and kankanam (sacred thread). Both sets of parents must be present, or relevant supporting documents must be provided in their absence. Post-ceremony, six members—including the bride, groom, and their parents—are allowed free darshan of Lord Venkateswara through the Rs 300 special entry gate at the ATC. They also receive six complimentary laddus from the counters. TTD launched an online booking facility for wedding slots on May 9, 2016, Prospective couples must visit ( ( from any nearby cyber centre to register. Upon successful submission, an acknowledgment letter is generated, which must be presented at the Kalyana Vedika six hours prior to the wedding for final verification by TTD staff. Only Hindu couples are eligible. The bride must be at least 18 years old and the groom 21. Second marriages and love marriages are not permitted under this scheme. For assistance, families may contact 0877-2263433. The government has also established a Hindu Marriage Sub-Registrar's Office within the Kalyana Vedika premises, enabling couples to register their marriages on-site. Required documents include age and residence proof, a wedding photo, wedding certificate, hall receipt, and an unmarried certificate issued by the local Mandal Revenue Officer (MRO).
