(EDS: Adds details about protest)Rajapalayam/Coimbatore, Jan 13(PTI) A case was todayregistered against popular Tamil film lyricist Vairamuthu forhis alleged remarks against a Hindu Goddess recently.
A row had erupted after the national award-winninglyricist had reportedly made the comments against Andal, aHindu Goddess, at a function in Rajapalayam.
Police said a case was registered against Vairamuthubased on a complaint from a Hindu Munnani functionary, adding,investigation is on.
The complainant Suri stated that devotees of GoddessAndal were hurt by the poet's remarks, police said.
Meanwhile at Coimbatore, a group, led by SadagopaRamanuja Jeeyar of Manavala Maamuni Mutt, staged ademonstration near a temple demanding that Vairamuthu tenderan apology.
They threatened to go on an indefinite fast if he didnot do so by January 16. PTI CORR NVM ROH SSBN.
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