New Delhi: A spiritual orator named Maha Vishnu, founder of the NGO Paramporul Foundation, is at the center of a major controversy after a controversial statement he made at a government school in Chennai. During a recent motivational speech, he claimed that disabilities and deformities are the result of misdeeds committed in past lives. This remark, which sparked outrage, led to several complaints and his eventual detainment by the police.Controversial remarks at a school eventMaha Vishnu made the controversial statement at a government school, where he was invited to deliver a motivational address. His comment angered many, including a specially abled teacher who confronted him. The orators remarks were captured in a video that quickly went viral, although its authenticity has not been confirmed.Public backlash and legal actionIn response to the viral video, various organizations representing the specially-abled filed police complaints against Maha Vishnu. The Tamil Nadu government ordered an inquiry into the incident. The principals of two government schools where he had spoken were transferred. State Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi condemned the orators statements, stressing that schools should promote scientific temper rather than superstition. He vowed that strict action would be taken following an investigation.Orator detained after arrival from AustraliaMaha Vishnu was detained upon his arrival at the Chennai airport from Australia for investigation. Earlier, he had claimed he was not hiding and had done nothing wrong. Following his detention, a member of his team issued an apology, stating that Maha Vishnu never intended to hurt the sentiments of the specially-abled. As investigations continue, the spiritual orators team has publicly apologized, hoping to defuse tensions. However, public outrage remains strong, and the authorities have vowed to take necessary action.
