Road Named After Pastor Ezra Sargunam in Chennai Central Sparks Row; VHP Calls It Peak of Anti-Hindu Sentiment

 

 

Chennai: A major controversy has erupted over the naming of a road in Chennai Central after Pastor Ezra Sargunam. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has strongly condemned the move, calling it the “pinnacle of anti-Hindu sentiment in the state.”

VHP National Spokesperson Vinod Bansal criticized the decision, stating it was unfortunate that a road is being named after a man who, according to him, spent his entire life making derogatory remarks against Hinduism and its culture. Bansal accused Pastor Ezra Sargunam of engaging in large-scale religious conversions through deceit and coercion, inciting violence, and expanding the church network with the help of organizations like SDPI and PFI.

He further claimed that Sargunam “denied the very existence of Hinduism” and allegedly made inflammatory statements such as, “If they don’t convert, beat them until they bleed so they can understand the truth.” Bansal alleged that the pastor dreamt of making India a “Christian nation” by 2056 as part of a covert missionary agenda.

Blasting the decision, Bansal remarked, “Naming a road after someone who not only promoted conversion but openly spread hatred against Hindus is an insult to the 80% Hindu population of Tamil Nadu and the nation.”

He also pointed out that the presence of Tamil Nadu’s Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments at the naming ceremony reflects the “sorry state of temples” in the state.

The VHP has demanded that the state government reconsider the decision. Bansal warned that supporting the so-called “Mission 2047” of jihadi forces and “Mission 2056” of church groups is unbecoming of a secular state.

He concluded with a stern warning: “The Hindu society of the state has risen against this communal agenda. The government must decide whether it stands with anti-religious forces or will ever care for Hindus.”