The Hindu Community Conference at Nanganallur, near Chennai Airport, took place on the evening of March 22, witnessing a strong turnout of over one thousand residents—men and women, young and elderly alike. Organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Tamil Nadu, the meeting was initially denied permission by the authorities, citing law and order concerns. However, after a legal battle, the High Court granted the necessary clearance, paving the way for the event.
The meeting came in response to a recent announcement by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. On March 3, while inaugurating a slew of projects, Stalin announced that a Tamil Nadu Haj House would be constructed in Nanganallur, near Chennai Airport, at a cost of ₹65 crore. He emphasised the significance of the Nagore Dargah, a site visited by people of multiple faiths, and stated that the Haj House announcement would bring joy to the Muslim community.
This DMK leaders statement sparked widespread opposition from the BJP, Hindu organisations, and the public, questioning the necessity of a new Haj House when one already existed in Periamet. The choice of location, an area where Brahmins and Hindus are dominant, led to concerns that the proposed Haj House could create communal tensions.
Despite VHP submitting a formal request on March 10 seeking permission for the public meeting, the authorities remained unresponsive. Eventually, the police denied permission, citing potential disruptions to law and order. This prompted VHP to move the High Court, where Justice J.K. Ilanthiraiyan heard their petition. During the proceedings, the government counsel stated that permission had been granted. With this submission recorded, the case was closed, allowing the conference to proceed.
Tamil Nadu BJP General Secretary Prof. Rama Srinivasan, delivering a speech lasting over 40 minutes, expressed confidence that a nationalist government would be formed after the 2026 elections. “We will weed out dangerous and extremist elements. Tamil Nadu is the land of spirituality,” he declared.
He strongly criticised Dravidian leaders for their attempts to undermine Hindu traditions, particularly the kula deva (family deity) worship. “British and Muslim invaders tried to destroy our culture, demolish our temples, and loot them. For them, Brahmins are a hindrance. They are like the security guard of an ATM—when you go to loot the ATM, why do you kill the security guard? Similarly, they are attacking Brahmins. They also direct their anger at Prime Minister Modi, who is a guard protecting the nation.”
At the meeting, Srinivasan cited several historical incidents to highlight the long-standing attempts to distort Hindu heritage. He recalled that the goldsmith community had once praised then-Chief Minister Karunanidhi for portraying them positively in the film Poompuhar, based on the epic Silapathikaram. However, Karunanidhi had altered the original story—where a goldsmith replaced Kannagi’s anklet and caused Kovalan’s execution—by replacing the goldsmith with a then-serving minister. “By doing so, Karunanidhi admitted that all ministers are corrupt,” Srinivasan remarked.
He also referenced the controversy surrounding the film Sivakavi, a record box office hit. In the film, the hero, T.R. Mahalingam, sang a song comparing the heroine’s face to the moon. However, before the film’s release, Muslims protested, fearing the lyrics could be misinterpreted. As a result, the first word was changed, even though it did not refer to the Prophet. “That kind of sensitivity towards their community is lacking among us. Once we regain that level of commitment, nothing will be impossible. We must be dedicated to protecting our Hindu community.”
Srinivasan also criticised the DMK’s anti-Hindu stance, recalling how Karunanidhi once labelled Hindus as thieves and attempted to destroy Ram Setu under the Sethu Samudram project. “DMK, Dravidar Kazhagam, and the Left constantly attack Hindu sentiments, beliefs, culture, and caste identity. We must counter them—peacefully. The ballot, not the bullet, should be our weapon,” he asserted.
He further stated that the government should treat all communities equally. “But that is not happening. Instead, they engage in vote-bank politics and try to create divisions between religions. We are not against the construction of a new Haj House—but why here? That is our question. Have the DMK or Dravidian rulers ever built a temple? On the contrary, they have demolished them. Is there any record of them razing mosques or churches? If public money is used for religious infrastructure, why is the same privilege not extended to Hindus?”
Srinivasan concluded by stating that all these issues would end once Hindus chose the right candidates in elections. “It will put an end to appeasement politics. They want to destroy Sanatana Dharma, and our lack of opposition has emboldened them to attack us even more.”
