S. Regupathy. File | Picture source: B. Velankanni Raj
Tamil Nadu Law Minister S. Regupathy rejected the DMK MLA’s request for a special legislation to repeal the state’s superstition on Monday (21 April 2025). The minister said at the conference that such laws would not “stop one belief or protect another.”
“People have their own beliefs. One person’s belief may be superstition; others may be a religious belief. According to the Constitution, they can only protect their rights. [a law] It is impossible, we cannot propose legislation to prevent one belief or protect another. ”
Responding to the demands of DMK lawmaker N. Ezhilan, Mr. Jeepty said: “There is nothing wrong with following our own principles. We must see if it is acceptable to compulsory mandates.” [them] Others. ”
Earlier, Mr. Ezhilan mentioned Article 51 A(h) of the Constitution, saying that every citizen has the responsibility to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform. He tried to know whether the state government would enact a special legislation to eliminate superstitions and help people perform their duties.
publishing – April 21, 2025 at 4:05 pm IST
