Madurai  :

Members of political parties and state ministers paid homage to the Maruthu Pandiyar brothers during the Guru puja function held on Saturday in Thirupathur in Sivaganga district.

The two brothers, who are well-known for their relentless endeavour against the British rule were hanged in the fort of Thirupathur on October 24, 1801.

Every year political parties, members of various communities and public, observe their day of death as Guru puja.

Sivaganga district collector S Malarvizhi hoisted the flag at the memorial in Thirupathur on Saturday and garlanded the statues of the brothers. People who came in their own vehicles with passes obtained from respective police stations were allowed to enter the memorial. Police checked all the vehicles and told a few to take specific routes to reach the venue. Further, the movement of vehicles was monitored through checkposts, which were specially created for the purpose.

Members of the DMK, including district secretaries Sengai Maran and Manimuthu led by former Minister K R Periyakaruppan staged a protest, when the state government’s propaganda vehicle screened government programmes on its LCD screen near the venue. They said the police acted in favour of the members of the ruling party. Also, MDMK leader Vaiko paid a visit to the memorial.

A posse of six hundred police personnel led by the Sivaganga SP S Dorai and five deputy superintendent of police (DSP) were deployed for the event.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> City> Madurai  / TNN / October 25th, 2015