Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Tamil Nadu BJP Urges CM Vijay to Protect Hindu Symbols
Tamil Nadu BJP leader Nainar Nagenthran says Hindu religious items and practices need better protection.
His appeal followed the burning of a vehicle near Minjur.
The vehicle was carrying 108 ceremonial spears called Victory Vels.
The spears were reportedly being taken from Siruvapuri to important Lord Murugan temples.
Flags linked to a spiritual political organisation were also destroyed in the fire.
Nagenthran also mentioned a reportedly missing emerald Murugan idol near Madurantakam.
He asked police to find those responsible and take legal action.
He said all religious communities should receive equal respect and security.
The article does not say whether the two incidents were connected or provide a government response.
Nainar Nagenthran urged Chief Minister Vijay to protect Hindu religious symbols, places of worship and practices.
A vehicle carrying 108 ceremonial Victory Vels was burned near Neithavoyal in Minjur, close to Chennai.
The Vels were reportedly being transported from Siruvapuri to Lord Murugan’s six abodes.
Nagenthran cited the reported disappearance of an emerald Murugan idol near Madurantakam in Chengalpattu district.
He demanded police action and equal respect, treatment and security for every religious community.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran appealed to Chief Minister Vijay.
- What
- Nagenthran called for protection of Hindu religious symbols and practices, police action over the vehicle fire, and equal treatment for all communities.
- When
- The appeal was made on Monday; the article gives no dates for the reported incidents.
- Where
- The vehicle was burned near Neithavoyal in Minjur, close to Chennai; the idol was reportedly missing near Madurantakam in Chengalpattu district.
- Why
- Nagenthran said the incidents and alleged restrictions on Hindu practices had caused concern among devotees and reflected unequal treatment.
Government response not provided
Tamil Nadu BJP’s criticism
Religious equality
Government response not provided
The article does not include a response from the administration or explain its approach to religious equality.
Tamil Nadu BJP’s criticism
Nagenthran argued that secular governance requires equal respect, treatment and security for Hindus and all other religious communities.
Religious practices
Government response not provided
The article does not provide the government’s explanation for reported restrictions on lighting lamps at Thiruparankundram.
Tamil Nadu BJP’s criticism
Nagenthran alleged that the administration was selectively restricting Hindu religious practices under the guise of secularism.
Response to incidents
Government response not provided
The article does not state whether authorities have identified suspects in the vehicle fire or clarified the missing idol’s circumstances.
Tamil Nadu BJP’s criticism
Nagenthran demanded immediate police action and warned that failing to act could embolden anti-social elements.
- Appeal by
- Nainar Nagenthran, president of the Tamil Nadu BJP
- Vehicle cargo
- 108 ceremonial Victory Vels
- Fire location
- Near Neithavoyal in Minjur, close to Chennai
- Reported route
- From Siruvapuri to Lord Murugan’s six abodes
- Reported missing item
- An emerald Murugan idol reportedly worth several crore rupees
- Additional allegation
- Restrictions on lighting lamps at Thiruparankundram
- Broader demand
- Equal respect, treatment and security for every religious community
