An engraved Bhagavad Gita near the statue of late president APJ Abdul Kalam kicked up a controversy, with his family seeking to end the row by placing a copy of the Quran and the Bible near it.
However, in latest development, leader of a local Hindu outfit objected to the placing of the Quran and the Bible near the statue on the ground that “no permission was taken” for the same.
Hours later, officials manning the memorial, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 27, kept the Bible and Quran in a glass box in the vicinity of the statue.
They said they would also place a copy of Tamil treatise Thirukkural near the statue soon.
They said Kalam was a leader to all Indians and no one should seek to politicise the issue.
An MDMK spokesperson said party founder Vaiko had already questioned the need for a Bhagavad Gita there, when Kalam used to refer only from Thirukkural. Dedicated Server INDIA
A PMK leader, who did not wish to be named, also questioned the need for sculpting the wooden piece with the name of Bhagavad Gita, saying Kalam was common to all citizens of India.
The memorial at Peikarambu, inaugurated on the second death anniversary of the popular scientist at his home town Rameswaram, also has on display a replica of rockets and missiles on which the late scientist had worked.
Besides, about 900 paintings and 200 rare photographs of Kalam, who held the office of president from 2002 to 2007, are on display at the memorial.
Source:-Hindustantimes
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However, in latest development, leader of a local Hindu outfit objected to the placing of the Quran and the Bible near the statue on the ground that “no permission was taken” for the same.
Hours later, officials manning the memorial, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 27, kept the Bible and Quran in a glass box in the vicinity of the statue.
They said they would also place a copy of Tamil treatise Thirukkural near the statue soon.
They said Kalam was a leader to all Indians and no one should seek to politicise the issue.
An MDMK spokesperson said party founder Vaiko had already questioned the need for a Bhagavad Gita there, when Kalam used to refer only from Thirukkural. Dedicated Server INDIA
A PMK leader, who did not wish to be named, also questioned the need for sculpting the wooden piece with the name of Bhagavad Gita, saying Kalam was common to all citizens of India.
The memorial at Peikarambu, inaugurated on the second death anniversary of the popular scientist at his home town Rameswaram, also has on display a replica of rockets and missiles on which the late scientist had worked.
Besides, about 900 paintings and 200 rare photographs of Kalam, who held the office of president from 2002 to 2007, are on display at the memorial.
Source:-Hindustantimes
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