A disagreement over a piece of public land in Tamil Nadu has escalated, showing the tensions between religious communities. The issue began when a court gave permission for a Hindu community feast, and the verdict resulted in a massive protest by the local Christian community, who were upset by the decision.

What happened in Dindigul

On Monday, 4th November, the city of Dindigul faced major disruptions. More than 500 members of the Christian community from Panchampatti village held a large-scale “road blockade.” They were protesting against the conduct of an annadhanam, a traditional free food distribution that was being held on a piece of government-owned land.

This food distribution was part of a Hindu temple’s Kumbabishekam, which is a special consecration ceremony. The protest was s

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