Did they give any reasons for the demolition? Unless there is important reason which is more valuable than memories of Vivekananda who spread what is true Hindu religion to the entire world. I guess Gandhi also stayed there for few days when he was in chennai, please correct me if I am wrong.
"'While there is no official communication to the Math, reports said that the government wants it only for its Tamil Centre. So, if the government only wants it to relocate the exhibition of photographs and artefacts of Swami Vivekananda to a better place, there is nothing wrong with the move,' a top government official said on condition of anonymity"
Hi I dont think they are demolishing it. they want it back at the end of the lease.
the govt however is on a demolishing spree. the main building in the govt estate which used to be the governors residence is under the hammer. venketesh
Hi but the local political rumour mill is churning out reasons for the government desperately seeking a highly visible place urgently. woodlands drive in and vivekananda house are high on the list.
Kalaignar TV newscast indicated that Kanyakumari Vivekanada Rock Memorial was planned and opened during DMK Regime earlier and there is no truth in the rumor related to Ice House @ vivenkanadar illam.