Refusing permission for RSS march citing mosques, churches along route is against secularism

The Madras High Court reprimanded DMK Government in Tamil Nadu

(DMK stands for Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

(Credits:The Commune)

Chennai – “If there is a mosque, a church along the route, then why Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is not allowed to conduct procession or public meeting ? If permission is denied for such reasons, then it is against very principle of secularism. Permission cannot be denied by citing the existence of the structures, place of worship of other religion or office of some political party. Such an order is contrary to the principle of secularism which is the foundation of our Constitution”, in such strong words the Madras High Court reprimanded Tamil Nadu Government. It also ordered the Government to grant permission to RSS to carry on the procession. The Court also asked to try to maintain peace during the procession. The procession will be held on 22nd and 29the October. RSS had filed a petition in the High Court after the permission for its procession was denied.

The Court further said, “the Tamil Nadu Police did not take a decision on the permission sought by the Sangh for several days. When the case goes to High Court, permission is denied. While refusing the permission, the Police give the reason that there are mosques and churches along the procession route. They also cited potential traffic congestion on some narrow roads. Such reasons are not valid for denying a procession and are unacceptable.”

Madras High Court slams Tamil Nadu's DMK Government.

Denying permission to the RSS to organize a procession just because there is a M@$j!d on the way is against #secularism

👉 To hate and to criticize the Hindus and Hinduism is 'Secularism' according to Pseudo-secular and… pic.twitter.com/NB0oQfV2WM

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) October 21, 2023

Editorial Perspective

According to so-called secularists and progressives, secularism is Hindu-hatred and suppression of devout Hindu organisations. Court criticising this ideology is like remonstrance by an expert. However, it is equally true that such stubborn people are unlikely to change.