Dengkil Hindu temple crisis: A test for Ramanan and Papparaidu
By Rajalingam Muthusamy
07/01/2026
Editor’s note: A news portal recently shared that a pensioner had expressed his shock and disappointment when he discovered that his his private land had been encroached upon with a Hindu temple built without his permission or knowledge.
Strict action was taken by issuing a seven-day notice to the temple management to demolish the building structure themselves and return the land to its original condition.
If the temple fails to comply with the one-week notice, forced demolition action will be carried out according to existing legal procedures.
A HINDU temple in Dengkil is facing demolition this Friday, January 9. The reason? It’s being called an illegal structure on a private land. But here’s the real question: Will Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan step in, or will he stay silent?
He’s the only Hindu voice in the federal Cabinet. This is his moment to prove he’s not just a token appointment. The community is watching and waiting.
Tensions are rising. A Facebook post has already warned the temple caretakers to remove the idols by Friday.
And what about Selangor exco V. Papparaidu? This is happening in his own backyard. Where is the urgency? Where is the leadership?
He’s the only Hindu voice in the federal Cabinet. This is his moment to prove he’s not just a token appointment. The community is watching and waiting.
Tensions are rising. A Facebook post has already warned the temple caretakers to remove the idols by Friday.
And what about Selangor exco V. Papparaidu? This is happening in his own backyard. Where is the urgency? Where is the leadership?
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We’ve seen how this can be handled with dignity. In Kuala Lumpur, the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple faced a similar issue. But instead of bulldozers, there was dialogue.
Former Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa and deputy MIC president Datuk Seri M. Saravanan stepped in. The temple was relocated just 50 meters away to a site of the same size-4,000 square feet.
No drama. No destruction. Just respect. That’s leadership, that’s how you solve problems.
The Indian community is tired of empty promises and press statements. We want real solutions, and these must come in the form of clear policies for temple land, protection for places of worship and most importantly, a national framework to prevent these crises from happening again.
The Madani government promised justice, compassion, and inclusion. There should be no more finger-pointing. No more excuses. The community wants answers. Have all temple land issues in Selangor been resolved?
The Indian community that DAP and PKR once stood for is watching closely. This isn’t just about one temple. It’s about respect, rights, and responsibility. Act now—or be remembered for doing nothing. ‒ Jan 7, 2026
Rajalingam Muthusamy
Segamat, Johor
We’ve seen how this can be handled with dignity. In Kuala Lumpur, the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple faced a similar issue. But instead of bulldozers, there was dialogue.
Former Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa and deputy MIC president Datuk Seri M. Saravanan stepped in. The temple was relocated just 50 meters away to a site of the same size-4,000 square feet.
No drama. No destruction. Just respect. That’s leadership, that’s how you solve problems.
The Indian community is tired of empty promises and press statements. We want real solutions, and these must come in the form of clear policies for temple land, protection for places of worship and most importantly, a national framework to prevent these crises from happening again.
The Madani government promised justice, compassion, and inclusion. There should be no more finger-pointing. No more excuses. The community wants answers. Have all temple land issues in Selangor been resolved?
The Indian community that DAP and PKR once stood for is watching closely. This isn’t just about one temple. It’s about respect, rights, and responsibility. Act now—or be remembered for doing nothing. ‒ Jan 7, 2026
Rajalingam Muthusamy
Segamat, Johor
It depends on the temples historical provenance.
ReplyDeleteIf the temple was built within the last few decades without permission, then they are legally trespassing, temple or not.
If the building has been there for decades, with original permission, then even if the land has been sold, there needs to be an equitable solution.