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New Indian Express
19 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Hindu Munnani prints 50 lakh flyers for event in Tamil Nadu
TIRUCHY: Framed as a spiritual gathering, the 'Muruga Bhakthargalin Aanmeega Maanaadu' scheduled in Madurai on June 22 is positioned by right-wing groups, including the RSS, Hindu Munnani, VHP, and BJP as one of the largest religious mobilisations in Tamil Nadu in recent times. The event, which centres on the collective chanting of Kanda Sashti Kavasam, is also seen by saffron groups as an exercise to invoke Hindu identity and reinforce cultural consolidation. Unlike the earlier Vel Yatra, this time, the mobilisation is done by approaching devotional gatherings in temples, meeting pilgrimage groups and inviting seers of mutts, Hindu sects, dominant OBC-caste groups. Organisers have roped in not just Murugan devotees but also followers of Sai Baba, Aadhiparasakthi, Mariamman, and over a dozen caste-based outfits.
New Indian Express
19 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Madras HC relaxes curbs for Murugan meet; advises organisers to ensure harmony
MADURAI: After Hindu Munnani raised objections to six of the 52 conditions imposed by Madurai city police for its 'Muruga Bhakthargalin Aanmeega Maanaadu' which is scheduled to be held on June 22, the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court has relaxed some conditions and advised the organisers to ensure communal harmony is maintained during the event. The six conditions which were objected to included obtaining vehicle pass for participants, ban on taking out vehicle rallies, submitting in advance details of participants, getting permission from HR and CE department and Madurai City Corporation, ban on using drones. Justice B Pugalendhi upheld the condition of obtaining vehicle pass from the jurisdictional police, and directed police to dispose of applications within 24 hours and also pass a speaking order in case of rejection. As police would be issuing vehicle passes, they would have details of participants, the judge pointed out and struck down the condition which required the organisers to submit in advance the list of participants. With regard to vehicle procession, the outfit's counsel assured that they do not plan to take out any rally.
