Denial of entry to judge into TN club raised in LS

The denial of entry to a High Court judge into Tamil Nadu Cricket Association Club was raised in the Lok Sabha today by a Congress member who wanted central intervention to ensure that "such ridiculous colonial practices" are done away with.
Mullappally Ramachandran, MP from Kerala, said it was "shocking" that the judge was denied permission into the club in Chennai on last Saturday solely because he was wearing a 'dhoti'.
"This incident has touched the conscience of every patriotic Indian as it smacks of the idiosyncrasies of the British Raj," he said.
The judge was to attend a book release function along with other fellow judges at the club.

"This incident also reminds us of discrimination meted out to the Father of the Nation in South Africa where he underwent tribulations because he had worn a turban," said Ramachandran, a former Union minister.
Wondering whether "apartheid is still being practised" in the country, he said, "We are a sovereign, democratic country and we suffered a lot for attaining independence. This shameful incident is a slur on the very image of our country."
He urged the central government to take urgent necessary steps so that "such ridiculous colonial practices" are done away with.
Ganeshi Singh (BJP) wanted inclusion of the Mandakini river in the central government's scheme of cleaning and developing of rivers like the Ganga.