Even Muruga couldn't escape

Just last week the Maha Mariamman and the Batu Caves temple committee chairman Nadarajah was quoted in the media as saying that his new organisation - the Malaysia Hindu Peravai - would make sure that temples are opened and used for cultural activities for the Hindus.

He added that he would make sure the Hindus don’t just go to the temple to pray, but also to gather for activities that would unite the community.

One week later, he proved that he is just another politician.

Late on Saturday night/early Sunday morning, thousands of Indians had gathered at the Batu Caves temple before participating in the Sunday rally.

However they were turned in to the cops by the temple committee - headed by Nadarajah, claiming that they were gathering illegally in the temple compound.

These people were assaulted by the cops, fired with tear gas and hit with chemical-laced water.

They were forcibly moved out of the temple, resulting in the Murugan abode being ‘tarnished’ with unruly acts!

The temple should have been a place to accept all and give them shelter. I am sure Lord Muruga would have allowed that.

But as the saying goes, even if the God gives you the greenlight, it’s the priest who will be the stumbling block.

p/s: Click here to see more photos of the Batu Caves attack