Chidambaram Temple Row: DMK Govt Wants To Highlight An Issue Every Month, Says BJP's Annamalai

Annamalai also appealed to the government that there are thousands of other temples that wait for their attention. 

Every month DMK government wants to keep Chidambaram issue highlighted, said Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai on Wednesday in the wake of a tussle between Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment officials and the temple priests. Annamalai also appealed and reminded the government that there are thousands of other temples that wait for their attention. 

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai says, "Every month, the TN HR&CE Department creates an issue. Most recently, there was a two-finger test done on somebody. The Governor highlighted it, State Govt denied it."

"Every month DMK Govt wants to keep Chidambaram issue highlighted. I am appealing to them, there are thousands of temples which are waiting for their attention," he said.

 

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It all started last week after temple priests issued a notice that devotees will not be permitted inside the temple to pay obeisance on the occasion of Aani Thirumanjanam. Following this, HR&CE department refused to accept the decision of the temple and told them to provide access to the stage for the devotees.

However, the priests refused to accept the demand of HR&CE officials. The officials said that devotees would be permitted only from June 28.

As a result, on Tuesday night, the officials still visited the temple and climbed on the stage to worship Lord Natarajar. Later, devotees started worshipping from the stage on Wednesday. 

However, Chidambaram police booked 10 priests for reportedly stopping HR&CE officials from performing their duty.

TN Minister Sekar Babu also said that efforts are being taken to bring Chidambaram temple under the control of the state.