Arrest Kathi Mahesh: Sri Peetham Seer

Tirupati: Sri Peetham Seer Swami Paripoornananda demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of film critic and actor Kathi Mahesh for his disparaging remarks against Lord Rama and Sita, hurting the sentiments of crores of Hindus. Speaking to media here on Monday, Paripoornananda said Constitution guaranteed the people to follow the faith they believe and any derogatory remarks against such faith is against the Constitution. 

Mahesh has no right to hurt the sentiments of other religion in the guise of freedom of speech, he said, adding that it is the bounden duty of the governments of the two Telugu speaking states to arrest and prosecute him. 

He said if Mahesh was not arrested within 24 hours, he along with other Swamijis and Hindu organisations will take up movement. Saying that the governments should not take the tolerance of Hindus as weakness, he warned that the two governments will face serious consequences if they soft-pedal on Mahesh.