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Former Minister Thangam Thennarasu Urges Tamil Nadu Govt to Repatriate Stolen Ancient Idols

पूर्व मंत्री थंगम、Thennarasu ने तमिलनाडु सरकार से चोरी हुई प्राचीन मूर्तियों को वापस लाने का आग्रह किया

पुरातत्व माजी मंत्र्यांनी तामिळनाडू सरकारला चोरीला गेलेल्या प्राचीन मूर्ती परत आणण्याचे आवाहन केले

পুরাতত্ত্বের প্রাক্তন মন্ত্রী তামিলনাড়ু সরকারকে চুরি যাওয়া প্রাচীন মূর্তি ফিরিয়ে আনার আহ্বান জানিয়েছেন

முன்னாள் அமைச்சர், தமிழக அரசுக்கு திருடப்பட்ட பழங்கால சிலைகளை மீட்க வலியுறுத்தல்

మాజీ మంత్రి, తమిళనాడు ప్రభుత్వాన్ని దొంగిలించబడిన పురాతన విగ్రహాలను తిరిగి తీసుకురావాలని కోరారు

પુરાતત્વના ભૂતપૂર્વ મંત્રીએ તમિલનાડુ સરકારને ચોરાયેલી પ્રાચીન મૂર્તિઓને પાછી લાવવાની અપીલ કરી

పురాతత్వ పూర్వ మంత్రి ਨੇ ਤਮਿਲਨਾਡੂ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਚੋਰੀ ਹੋਈਆਂ ਪ੍ਰਾਚੀਨ ਮੂਰਤੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਵਾਪਸ ਲਿਆਉਣ ਦੀ ਅਪੀਲ ਕੀਤੀ

By AI News Desk 🕐 18 May 2026, 12:31 PM 🌍 World
Tamil Nadu Urged to Repatriate Stolen Idols

Former Minister for Archaeology, Thangam Thennarasu, has issued a strong call to the Tamil Nadu government, urging immediate and decisive action to bring back ancient idols stolen from the state and taken abroad. This appeal comes amidst growing concerns over the illicit trafficking of cultural heritage, a practice that has plundered India's rich history for decades.

A Call for Restoration and Justice

Thangam Thennarasu's statement underscores the deep emotional and historical connection that these idols represent for the people of Tamil Nadu. He emphasized that the government must prioritize efforts to identify, locate, and secure the repatriation of these invaluable artifacts. The process of recovering stolen heritage is often complex, involving international legal frameworks, diplomatic negotiations, and collaborative investigations with foreign law enforcement agencies.

The call highlights a broader national issue concerning the protection and retrieval of India's cultural treasures. Numerous ancient idols and artifacts have been smuggled out of the country over the years, finding their way into private collections and museums across the globe. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and various state archaeological departments have been working to trace and recover these items, but the scale of the problem requires sustained governmental focus and international cooperation.

The Importance of Cultural Heritage

The repatriation of these idols is not just about recovering objects; it is about restoring a part of the cultural and spiritual identity of the region. Many of these idols are not merely artistic masterpieces but hold immense religious significance for communities. Their absence from their original shrines represents a void in the cultural narrative and spiritual practices of the people.

Mr. Thennarasu's appeal serves as a reminder of the ongoing responsibility to safeguard India's historical legacy. The Tamil Nadu government's proactive engagement in this matter would be a significant step towards rectifying past injustices and ensuring that future generations can connect with their heritage. The success of such repatriation efforts depends on robust governmental initiatives and public awareness, fostering a collective commitment to the preservation of India's glorious past.

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