Vanniyar Sangam leader and Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK)
floor leader Kaduvetti J. Guru, who had earlier abstained from attending the
current session of the House, was present and expressed his points. But many of
his remarks were expunged.
Violence broke out on April 25, the day of Chitra
Pournami, when the PMK and Vanniyar Sangam organised youth festival in
Mamallapuram. A Vanniyar Sangam vehicle allegedly hit a motorcycle, driven by a
Dalit of Marakkanam. A mob set fire to the houses of six Dalits.
Besides announcing Rs. 25,000 each to the families
of three persons who died in the incidents, the Chief Minister said green house
would be constructed for the Dalits who houses were burnt by the violent mob.
Chief Minister Jayalalithaa held the organisers of
the event responsible for the untoward incidents, alleging that they threw to
the wind, the undertakings that had been given to the police and violated the
law. Ms. Jayalalithaa said though the organisers were told to end the meeting
by 10 pm, PMK founder S. Ramadoss addressed the gathering at 11.30 p.m.
She also added that, Mr. Ramadoss declared that he
has started at 11.30 (p.m.) and dared the police to file case against him. His
request has been accepted and we have filed a case. I hope he will be ready to
face the punishment.
Ms. Jayalalithaa wondered how Dr. Ramadoss could
guide the youth when there were posters in praise of sandalwood smuggler
Veerappan and most of the participants were in a drunken mood. She asked, whether
he wants the youth to follow Veerappan?... On one hand he is demanding total
prohibition. But majority of the youths were in drunken mood.
The Chief Minister alleged that the ancient
monuments in Mamallapuram were also not spared by the participants. She then went on to quote the report of the Superintending
Archaeologist that “monuments have been subjected to virtual harassment by the
local groups and public who have gained forceful entry.” “The monument has been
exposed to vandalism and destruction”.
Ms. Jayalalithaa said though police denied
permission to these events, the organisers approached the High Court and
obtained permission by giving an undertaking to abide by the instructions of
the police. She said , the High Court also granted permission without taking
into account their background and antecedents.
The Tamil Nadu CM is 100% Right when she says “The High Court also granted permission
without taking into account their background and antecedents,” she said.
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