DMK seizes Ayodhya Mandapam after 64 years!!

MANOJ KUMAR N

The DMK administration took control of 'Ayodhya Mandapam,' and several people were detained for protesting: For 64 years, 'Shri ram Samaj' was managed. According to the temple worship committee, only a practising Hindu can be nominated as trustee, and no government official can replace it.



Tamil Nadu's 'Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE)' agency has taken over the 'Ayodhya Mandapam' in West Mambalam, Chennai. This 64-year-old temple is also known as the 'Ayodhya Ashwamedha maha Mandapam.' Despite local protests and agitation, MK Stalin's administration conducted this move on monday (April 11, 2022). Several political parties have expressed their support for the local people's protest.


Protests began on monday morning and grew in intensity throughout the afternoon. To keep the scene under control, the police placed numerous people under 'containment arrest.' Uma Anandan, a local BJP councillor, also joined the demonstration. He called the DMK government's move in tamil Nadu illegitimate. He stated that 'Shri ram Samaj' was in charge of the care and preservation of 'Ayodhya Mandapam.' The public, according to the locals, erected it with their own money.


Every day, religious services are held here. Because the worship is not done according to 'Agam,' many argue it does not fully fall within the category of 'temple.' According to the temple worship committee, only a practising Hindu can be nominated as trustee, and no government official can replace it.



People also brought up the supreme Court's ruling in this case. The appointment of a 'Executive Officer (EO)' at Teynampet's Baladandyudhpani temple was ruled unconstitutional. In this context, the 'Shri ram Samaj' has petitioned the madras High Court. Previously, the high court stated in rejecting a petition that the issue on whether the 'Ayodhya Mandapam' is a temple or not will be made through a litigation. According to reports, a big number of contributions were arriving here, which is why this decision was made.



According to the HR&CE department, there have been several allegations of mismanagement involving the administration of this location. Several persons were detained for hindering government officers' performance of their jobs. He was later freed on bond, though. According to the tamil Nadu government, contributions are received here, which is why this temple exists. In contrast to what 'Shri ram Samaj' claims, idols are not worshipped here.



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