A new controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu, after Hindu groups came out against Chennai’s first Dalit woman mayor, R Priya, met a controversial bishop, Ezra Sargunam, who in an earlier speech called Christians to Hindus till then. But called to be punched until they shed blood. ,
He also said that there is no such thing as Hinduism and he had asked the Christians to beat up anyone who calls Hinduism a religion.
The Hindu Makkal Katchi, a fringe Hindu group, said on its Twitter post, “The Mayor of Chennai is a member of ‘Oteri ECI Church’. She had gone to meet ‘Bishop Ezra’ to seek his blessings. Now, any doubt on the Gopalapuram connection – crypto. This is gross injustice to the Dalit community.”
Controversial Bishop Ezra Sargunam had also come out strongly against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his earlier speech in 2020.
When contacted, a senior BJP leader said, “We are studying the matter and will comment on it.”
Chennai Mayor R. Priya was not available for comment even after repeated calls. DMK leaders also refrained from commenting on the matter.
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