Velankanni Basilica Criticizes Misinformation Over Party Visit
Velankanni priest says Basilica was not informed about Vijay’s programme
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The administration of the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health in Velankanni, Tamil Nadu, India, has expressed concern over misinformation regarding a visit by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay. The church criticized the party for raising slogans inside the premises and stated it had not been informed about the visit.
- 01The Basilica administration criticized misinformation regarding a visit by TVK leader Vijay.
- 02Slogans were raised inside the church premises by party cadres.
- 03No official communication was received by the church regarding the visit.
- 04The incident occurred on May 2, 2026.
- 05TVK has not expressed regret over the incident.
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The administration of the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health in Velankanni, Tamil Nadu, India, has raised concerns about misinformation surrounding a proposed visit by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay. On May 2, 2026, reports indicated that Vijay would visit the shrine at 5 a.m., but the church administration stated that they had not received any official communication regarding this visit. Additionally, the church criticized TVK cadres for raising slogans related to their party and leader within the church premises, emphasizing that the party has not shown any regret for the incident. This situation highlights the tension between political activities and religious spaces.
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This incident may affect the relationship between political groups and religious institutions in the region, raising concerns about respect for sacred spaces.
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