Published 18:39 IST, July 22nd 2020

'Let religious hatred end': Rajinikanth lauds TN govt for removal of video hurting Tamils

Rajinikanth lauded the Tamil Nadu government for the removal of a video that had made a vulgar interpretation of hymn on Lord Muruga, and hurt Tamils.

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Rajinikanth expressed his displeasure at an offensive interpretation of a Tamil hymn Kanda Sashti Kavacham, in glory of Lord Muruga and praised AIMK-led Tamil Nu government for action against creators of video. actor wrote that video h ‘hurt crores of Tamils’.  actor-politician asserted that it was time for ‘religious hatred’ to end as he welcomed removal of video.

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As per a report on PTI, Rajinikanth wrote, “ denigration of Kanda Sashti Kavacham, a Tamil hymn sung in praise of Lord, h hurt "crores of Tamils. My wholehearted appreciation to Tamil Nu government for quick action taken against those who h very bly denigrated Kanda Sashti Kavacham." 

Calling vulgar interpretation of hymn as a 'lowly act', Sivaji: Boss star ded, "Atleast w, let religious hatred and God-baiting end. It has to". He also wrote 'Kandanukku Arogara' to praise Lord Muruga, while ding that ‘all religions were one.’

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Here’s tweet 

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song h been released by YouTube channel 'Karuppar Koottam'  (Black Group). Bharatiya Janata Party and or outfits h expressed ir anger over video, and even filed police complaints while netizens registered ir disapproval on social media.

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protest led to four persons, including  anchor Surendran alias 'Nathigan' (aist) being arrested and video being pulled down from YouTube.  hymn, penned by Bala Devaraya Swami at Chennimalai Sri Subramania Swamy temple near Erode in western Tamil Nu is considered sacred and recited by Tamils to seek divine protection from Lord Muruga,

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister Sevoor S Ramachandran h also promised action against channel 

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(With PTI inputs)  

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18:39 IST, July 22nd 2020