Controversy erupts after Chennai Mayor meets Bishop who made ‘anti-Hindu remarks’.

Newly elected Chennai Mayor R Priya meets abusive Bishop Ezra Sargunam who had instigated violence against Hindus.

B Upendran | HENB | Chennai | March 6, 2022:: A fresh controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu with fringe Hindu groups coming out against first Dalit woman Mayor of Chennai, R. Priya meeting a controversial Bishop Ezra Sargunam, who in a speech earlier called upon Christians to punch Hindus hard in the face till they bleed. DMK councillor R Priya just took oath as Chennai Mayor just on March 4.

The abusive bishop Sargunam had also said that there was nothing called Hindu religion and had asked the Christian faithfuls to beat up anyone who says that Hinduism was a religion. There were many allegations against  Bishop Ezra Sargunam who had instigated violence against Hindus.

Hindu Makkal Katchi, the protesting Hindu group on its Twitter post said, “Mayor Of Chennai is a member of ‘Ottery ECI Church’. She went to meet ‘Bishop Ezra’ to receive his blessings. Now, any doubt on Gopalapuram connection – Crypto. This is a total injustice to Dalit community to elect a Christian Mayor under Dalit quota.”

The controversial Bishop Ezra Sargunam had also come out strongly against Prime minister Narendra Modi in an earlier speech in 2020.

When contacted a senior leader of the BJP said, “We are studying the matter and will comment on the same.”

IANS also reports, Chennai Mayor R. Priya was not available for comments even after repeated calls. DMK leaders also refrained from commenting on the matter.

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__With inputs from IANS.