Statement of RSS on Kanchi Swami Arrest

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.