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== Controversies ==
== Controversies ==


Right from its genesis, the Hindu Munnani was involved in a number of controversies. Its genesis was coeval with the Meenakshipuram conversions and the Hindu-Muslim and Hindu-Christian riots which followed. On [[February 19]], [[1981]], about 200 Dalit families in the village of Meenakshipuram in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu converted to [[Islam]] as a protest against discrimination by caste Hindus<ref name="meenakshipuram1">{{cite news|title = 'As Muslims, we are now respected' |url=http://specials.rediff.com/news/2006/sep/27sld2.htm |work = Rediff.com|date = [[September 27]], [[2006]]|accessdate = 2008-06-17}}</ref> and supposedly changed the name of their village to Rehmatpuram<ref name="rsstnp19" /><ref name="rajamohan" />. The Hindu Munnani was active in formulating the Hindu reply <ref name="rsstnp19" />. In [[March]] [[1982]], when riots broke up between Hindus and Christians at Mandaikadu in [[Kanyakumari district]], the Hindu Munnani played an active role<ref name="rajamohan" /><ref name="rsstnp20">[[#rsstn|K. Suryanarayana Rao]], Pg 20</ref><ref name="dalit_liberation">{{cite book | title=Talisman, Extreme Emotions of Dalit Liberation| url=http://books.google.co.in/books?id=VsE2KwKwh0YC&pg=PA156&lpg=PA156&source=web&ots=xKO8zQa2vd&sig=FznZYKP2v6pavKwkvWvzwTtj2NI&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=1&ct=result| coauthors=Thirumavalavan, Meena Kandasamy| date=2003| pages=156| publisher=Popular Prakashan| id=ISBN:8185604681}}</ref>.
Right from its genesis, the Hindu Munnani was involved in a number of controversies. Its genesis was coeval with the Meenakshipuram conversions and the Hindu-Muslim and Hindu-Christian riots which followed. On [[February 19]], [[1981]], about 200 Dalit families in the village of Meenakshipuram in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu converted to [[Islam]] as a protest against discrimination by caste Hindus<ref name="meenakshipuram1">{{cite news|title = 'As Muslims, we are now respected' |url=http://specials.rediff.com/news/2006/sep/27sld2.htm |work = Rediff.com|date = [[September 27]], [[2006]]|accessdate = 2008-06-17}}</ref> and changed the name of their village to Rehmatpuram<ref name="rsstnp19" /><ref name="rajamohan" />. The Hindu Munnani was active in organizing a mass movement and bringing the converted Dalits back into the Hindu fold<ref name="rsstnp19" />. In [[March]] [[1982]], when riots broke up between Hindus and Christians at Mandaikadu in [[Kanyakumari district]], the Hindu Munnani played an active role<ref name="rajamohan" /><ref name="rsstnp20">[[#rsstn|K. Suryanarayana Rao]], Pg 20</ref><ref name="dalit_liberation">{{cite book | title=Talisman, Extreme Emotions of Dalit Liberation| url=http://books.google.co.in/books?id=VsE2KwKwh0YC&pg=PA156&lpg=PA156&source=web&ots=xKO8zQa2vd&sig=FznZYKP2v6pavKwkvWvzwTtj2NI&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=1&ct=result| coauthors=Thirumavalavan, Meena Kandasamy| date=2003| pages=156| publisher=Popular Prakashan| id=ISBN:8185604681}}</ref>. However, the Hindu organizations are often accused of promoting Sanskritization in order to resist the efforts of Christian missionaries.<ref name="sanskritization">{{Cite web|url=http://indiainteracts.com/columnist/2006/09/29/Sanskritisation-in-Kanyakumari/|title=Sanskritisation in Kanyakumari|accessdate=2008-06-17|publisher=indiainteracts.com|author=Bagawathi Kolappan}}</ref>


In 1981, Hindu Munnani leader Thirukovilur Sundaram was murdered at R. S. Puram in [[Coimbatore]] allegedly by Islamic fundamentalists<ref name="rajamohan" />.
In 1981, Hindu Munnani leader Thirukovilur Sundaram was murdered at R. S. Puram in [[Coimbatore]] by Islamic fundamentalists<ref name="rajamohan" />.


== Notes ==
== Notes ==

Revision as of 16:11, 17 June 2008

Hindu Munnani
ChairmanRamagopalan
Gegründet1980
IdeologyHindutva
Indian nationalism
Integral humanism
Conservatism
Website
http://hindumunnani.org

Hindu Munnani(Tamil:இந்து முன்னணி) is a religious and cultural organization based in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu which claims to defend the Hindu religion, protect Hindu religious monuments and espouses the cause of the Hindu religion and Hindu temple priests. It has been involved in a number of controversies from time-to-time due to its involvement in communal riots in Tamil Nadu.

History

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Hindu Munnani was founded in the year 1980[1] or 1982[2] by a right-wing political leader and worker of the Hindu nationalist Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Ramagopalan as a response to the Meenakshipuram conversions[3][4]. Since then, it has been lobbying for the privileges of Hindu temple priests, fighting the Islamic right-wing and radical Islamic political groups and vehemently opposing Christian conversions. Its activities have propelled it to the forefront of communal riots and Hindu Munnani leaders have often been indicted for representing the Hindu extremist arm in incidents of communal violence for protecting their faith[5].

Objectives

The Hindu Munnani website describes its objectives as follows[6]:

  • To wrest Hindu temples from government control and entrust them to the care of a public body.
  • To fight for a Common Civil Code.
  • To strive for compulsory enforcement of family planning.
  • To strive for enaction of Anti-Conversion law.
  • Ban on cow slaughter
  • Liberation of Hindu shrines at Ayodhya, Kasi and Mathura.
  • Repeal of Article 370
  • To protect Hindu rights and interests.

Motto

The motto of Hindu Munnani is Vadhadu (வாதாட),Poradu (போராட),Parindhu Pesu (பரிந்தபேச) which could be translated roughly into English as Defend, Fight and Speak in Support.

Activities

The Hindu Munnani first came to limelight in 1982 when it began to mobilize the Hindu population of Ramanathapuram district in response to the Meenakshipuram conversions[7][4]. Since the, the Hindu Munnani has often espoused the cause of Hindus, the Hindu religion and Hindu temple priests.

However, the most remarkable achievement of the Hindu Munnani was the organization of Vinayaka Chathurthi processions in Tamil Nadu[8][9]. On May 16, 2006, the Hindu Munnani organized the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the installation of the shivalinga in the Jalakanteswarar temple in Vellore[10]

Controversies

Right from its genesis, the Hindu Munnani was involved in a number of controversies. Its genesis was coeval with the Meenakshipuram conversions and the Hindu-Muslim and Hindu-Christian riots which followed. On February 19, 1981, about 200 Dalit families in the village of Meenakshipuram in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu converted to Islam as a protest against discrimination by caste Hindus[11] and changed the name of their village to Rehmatpuram[2][4]. The Hindu Munnani was active in organizing a mass movement and bringing the converted Dalits back into the Hindu fold[2]. In March 1982, when riots broke up between Hindus and Christians at Mandaikadu in Kanyakumari district, the Hindu Munnani played an active role[4][12][13]. However, the Hindu organizations are often accused of promoting Sanskritization in order to resist the efforts of Christian missionaries.[14]

In 1981, Hindu Munnani leader Thirukovilur Sundaram was murdered at R. S. Puram in Coimbatore by Islamic fundamentalists[4].

Notes

  1. ^ "About the Hindu Munnani". Official website of the Hindu Munnani. Retrieved 2008-06-15.
  2. ^ a b c K. Suryanarayana Rao, Pg 19
  3. ^ FOC. "Hindu Munnani turns 25". Organiser. Retrieved 2008-06-15.
  4. ^ a b c d e P. G. Rajamohan. "Tamil Nadu: The Rise of Islamist Fundamentalism". Faultlines. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
  5. ^ N. Sathiya Moorthy (1998-05-22). "'Hinduism and fundamentalism are contradiction in terms'". Rediff. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
  6. ^ "Objectives of the Hindu Munnani". Official website of the Hindu Munnani. Retrieved 2008-06-15.
  7. ^ Katju, Manjari (2003). Vishva Hindu Parishad and Indian Politics. Orient Longman. p. 34. ISBN:812502476X.
  8. ^ Hoskote, Ranjit (September 12, 2004). "From pedestal to pavement". The Hindu: Magazine. Retrieved 2008-06-17. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. ^ C. J. Fuller (2001). "The 'Vinayaka Chaturthi' Festival and Hindutva in Tamil Nadu" (PDF). Economic and Political Weekly. 43 (24).
  10. ^ Murthi, P. V. V. (March 10, 2006). "Silver Jubilee". The Hindu: Friday Review. Retrieved 2008-06-17. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  11. ^ "'As Muslims, we are now respected'". Rediff.com. September 27, 2006. Retrieved 2008-06-17. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. ^ K. Suryanarayana Rao, Pg 20
  13. ^ Talisman, Extreme Emotions of Dalit Liberation. Popular Prakashan. 2003. p. 156. ISBN:8185604681. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  14. ^ Bagawathi Kolappan. "Sanskritisation in Kanyakumari". indiainteracts.com. Retrieved 2008-06-17.

References

  • K. Suryanarayana Rao (2002). The Story of R. S. S and Hindu Resurgence in Tamil Nadu


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