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Oct 28, 2020 · In an interview to TNM, Thirumavalavan explains why the Manusmriti is still relevant in today's society, his stance on Khushboo's 'pre-marital sex' remarks and more.
Oct 27, 2020 · The MP said that the text still informs social and cultural practices in India and it should be banned. VCK has already observed a two-day protest in the state demanding a ban on Manusmriti. “Several people have said that the text is old and not in practice. If that’s the case, why are they defending Manusmriti?
Oct 24, 2020 · CHENNAI: The city police on Friday registered a case against Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi ( VCK) leader Thol Thirumavalavan for his statement that the Manusmriti denigrated women. The party has ...
Oct 28, 2020 · While the BJP demanded Thirumavalavan’s apology, the VCK protested demanding a ban on the book Manusmriti and demanding cases to be filed against the BJP and those spreading false claims about VCK chief.
The VCK cadre across Tamil Nadu staged protests, [58] after the call for protests by Thirumavalavan urging the state and union government to ban Manusmriti on 24 October 2020 saying that the Manusmriti degrades Dalits, indigenous people, women and backward castes and spreads hate on them. [59]
While the BJP's Tamil Nadu wing has shot down the row saying Manusmriti is a "non-issue" as India follows a Constitution, why is the text still dominating the political discourse? How is Manusmriti surviving today — is it just the text, or has it been imbued in everyday actions?
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Nov 6, 2022 · Ninety-five years after B.R. Ambedkar burnt Manumsriti (Laws of Manu) to reject untouchability and caste discrimination, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) founder Thol. Thirumavalavan on...
