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Madurai (Tamil Nadu) – The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has issued an interim order granting permission to the Bharat Hindu Munnani (Hindu Front) to hold a protest at Palanganatham Junction, near the ancient and sacred Tirupparankundram Hill Murugan Temple. Several petitions challenging the police-imposed restrictions were filed in the High Court, and during the combined hearing of these petitions, the bench of Justice G. Jayachandran and Justice Poonkodi issued the order. The court observed that the state government could have handled the matter more efficiently. Bharat Hindu Munnani President R.D. Prabhu shared this information with SanatanPrabhat.
1. The protest was scheduled in response to the dispute regarding Tirupparankundram Hill Murugan Temple. Since there is a dargah on the hill, the Muslim community claims it as ‘Sikandar Hill’.
2. Recently, Tamil Nadu Waqf Board Chairman and MP K. Nawaz Kani (IUML), along with his followers, visited the dargah and allegedly declared that the hill belonged to the Waqf Board.
3. Following Bharat Hindu Munnani’s announcement of a protest against this baseless claim, the District Collector, acting on the recommendation of the Police Commissioner, issued prohibitory orders for February 3 and 4.
4. Due to these restrictions, devotees were prevented from celebrating the ongoing ‘TheppaThiruvizha’ festival at the temple, as argued by Hindutva petitioners in court.
5. Access to the Tirupparankundram temple remains restricted. Pilgrims must first visit the police station to obtain a pass before being allowed to enter the Murugan Temple.
6. After reviewing all aspects, the High Court promptly issued its order, stating that the administration could have handled the situation more effectively. The court also emphasized that the right to freedom of expression must always be subject to public peace and the constitutional restrictions imposed by the state.
7. However, while granting permission for the protest, the court imposed certain conditions. Protesters must refrain from provocative slogans that could disrupt public order. Additionally, the entire protest will be recorded on video. The next hearing for this case is scheduled for February 19.
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