Forgetting all the nuances and sobriety the occasion demanded of us, as Tamilians, there was a dedicated set of hate mongers indulging in a #GoBackModi retinue. Utterly shameful of them.
History will always remember Periyar as a great reformist leader and the same history also will remember that Periyar was somewhat cool and indifferent towards black money and corruption.
TN govt issued a GO mandating NOCs from several government departments and laying down 24 stringent guidelines to celebrate Vinayakar Chathurthi. The Hindu Munnani staged a hunger strike protesting this move and vowed to celebrate the festival against all odds.