Statement of Rashtriya Swayamsevak
Sangh (RSS) By Sri RVS Marimuthu, State President of RSS, Tamil
Nadu
The RSS condemns unequivocally the
arrest of Sri. Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal. Considering that Sri
Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal is a well known personality, being the
head of an ancient & revered Mutt, there is no question of his
avoiding or evading the process of law. Also because of the fact
that the Kanchi Sankara Mutt is a highly respected institution, the
RSS views the arrest as an extreme measure. Further millions of devotees
belonging to different strata of the Hindu society from all
over the world are deeply shocked and hurt by this highly questionable
action.
The RSS therefore demands that respecting
the feelings of millions of Hindus the Tamil Nadu Government
should forthwith ensure his release. The RSS also appeals to the
government to ensure that normal religious rituals including puja
at the Mutt go on uninterrupted and the premises, properties
and the devotees of the Mutt are protected against disturbance by
anti social elements.
The RSS also appeals to the Hindu
society, and the Hindu organizations and institutions to stand by
the Kanchi Mutt which was headed by one of the greatest saints of
the last century, the late Sri Paramacharya till 1994 and help the
great institution to over come this crisis and challenge. The RSS
further appeals to the Hindu society, Mutts, Thiru Adheenams and
other institutions to hold prayer meetings to build the confidence
of the Hindu society in the hour of crisis.
Issued by Tamil Nadu State RSS head
quarters.
