Heading to a temple in Tamil Nadu with a smartphone? Think twice from now on. The Vijay-led government has banned carrying smartphones inside 52 major temples in the state, with the restriction coming into effect from today.&nbsp;The restriction was announced by Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister S Ramesh, in line with a 2022 Madras High Court order.&nbsp;The government has also barred devotees from taking photographs of deities and recording rituals inside temple premises.&nbsp;Explaining the rationale behind the move, the minister said, "This restriction has been introduced as incidents of Devotees and visitors taking photographs, and recording videos of the deities and Idols inside various temples have been occurring repeatedly".&nbsp;Under Tamil Nadu's new rules, devotees carrying smartphones in the 52 designated temples will have to deposit them at dedicated counters set up at the entrance.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ram-temple-s-first-ceo-retired-air-marshal-jeetendra-mishra-is-a-kargil-veteran-helmed-west-command-during-op-sindoor-1788358961656">Ram Temple’s first CEO Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra is a Kargil veteran, helmed West Command during Op Sindoor</a>&nbsp;They will have to pay ₹5 per deposited phone. An acknowledgement slip or a plastic token will also be issued to devotees, which they must produce while collecting their phones back.&nbsp;However, phones without cameras can be taken inside the temples.&nbsp;The Tamil Nadu government's decision is based on a 2022 Madras High Court order. The petitioner had alleged that cellphone use affects the purity of the deity and could endanger the security of temples and their valuables.&nbsp;In its ruling, the High Court observed that authorities have a responsibility to maintain the decorum and sanctity of temples. The court also noted that phone use could divert the attention of devotees.&nbsp;Finding merit in the petition, the court directed the government to implement a statewide ban on phones across Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;The Tamil Nadu government's move has drawn mixed reactions.&nbsp;According to reports, some people said the restriction would help maintain a peaceful atmosphere inside temples. Others, however, raised concerns about the security of smartphones deposited with temple authorities and the possibility of long queues at the counters.&nbsp;Mobile phones are also not allowed inside key temples such as Tirupati and Kashi Vishwanath.

Tamil Nadu has banned smartphones with cameras in 52 major temples, requiring devotees to deposit their phones at entry counters to protect temple sanctity and prevent photography and video recording.

Heading to a temple in Tamil Nadu with a smartphone? Think twice from now on. The Vijay-led government has banned carrying smartphones inside 52 major temples in the state, with the restriction coming into effect from today. The restriction was announced by Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister S Ramesh, in line with a 2022 Madras High Court order. The government has also barred devotees from taking photographs of deities and recording rituals inside temple premises. Explaining the rationale behind the move, the minister said, "This restriction has been introduced as incidents of Devotees and visitors taking photographs, and recording videos of the deities and Idols inside various temples have been occurring repeatedly". Under Tamil Nadu's new rules, devotees carrying smartphones in the 52 designated temples will have to deposit them at dedicated counters set up at the entrance. Also Read: Ram Temple’s first CEO Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra is a Kargil veteran, helmed West Command during Op Sindoor They will have to pay ₹5 per deposited phone. An acknowledgement slip or a plastic token will also be issued to devotees, which they must produce while collecting their phones back. However, phones without cameras can be taken inside the temples. The Tamil Nadu government's decision is based on a 2022 Madras High Court order. The petitioner had alleged that cellphone use affects the purity of the deity and could endanger the security of temples and their valuables. In its ruling, the High Court observed that authorities have a responsibility to maintain the decorum and sanctity of temples. The court also noted that phone use could divert the attention of devotees. Finding merit in the petition, the court directed the government to implement a statewide ban on phones across Tamil Nadu. The Tamil Nadu government's move has drawn mixed reactions. According to reports, some people said the restriction would help maintain a peaceful atmosphere inside temples. Others, however, raised concerns about the security of smartphones deposited with temple authorities and the possibility of long queues at the counters. Mobile phones are also not allowed inside key temples such as Tirupati and Kashi Vishwanath.

Tamil Nadu has banned smartphones with cameras in 52 major temples, requiring devotees to deposit their phones at entry counters to protect temple sanctity and prevent photography and video recording.

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay announced in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, (20th Aug) that his Government would like to reduce the financial burden on Legislators, by providing&nbsp; them with cars, expenses for fuel, driver, maintenance, and an assistant for all legislators in the 234-seat Assembly. Each of these Government-provided cars for MLAs, would come with a Government allowance of Rs.75,000 per month for expenses such as fuel, hiring a driver, vehicle maintenance. Further, each MLA would be able to appoint an assistant for constituency work, with the Government paying Rs.25,000 per month for this. CM Vijay added that the relevant Government orders for these announcements would be issued soon.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/tamil-nadu-politics-udhayanidhi-stalin-calls-vijay-dummy-cm-1786991425026">Tamil Nadu politics: Udhayanidhi Stalin calls Vijay ‘dummy CM’</a>&nbsp;Chief Minister Vijay referred to the recent address delivered by Kattumannarkovil MLA Jothimani in the Assembly, where it was highlighted that many MLAs did not have their own vehicles, which made it difficult for them to carry out inspection work in their respective constituencies. Citing such appeals from MLAs, he added that many first time MLAs without financial means are unable to afford vehicles or appoint assistants for handling their constituency-related tasks.Speaking on the floor of the Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Vijay emphasized that MLAs are an important pillar of democracy and that a significant number of first-time legislators without financial might or political lineage have made it to the Assembly after his debutant party TVK won the polls. He added that such Government-provided perks would help the MLAs provide the honest, transparent, corruption-free governance which they swore to provide, as part of their commitment to their party.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/75-of-the-amount-is-from-our-tenure-dmk-questions-vijay-govt-s-investment-mous-1786700505553">‘75% of the amount is from ‘our tenure’: DMK questions Vijay Govt's investment MoUs</a>&nbsp;Explaining the rationale behind offering such benefits, CM Vijay said that his Government is working to understand the hardships faced by people, to monitor implementation of govt schemes, and offering such benefits would help legislators travel across the length and breadth of their constituencies to carry out their duties. These Government-provided vehicles will prevent MLAs depending on others for their transport needs and they can operate honestly and freely without any compromise. This will help them travel to rural and far flung areas easily, meet people across these regions and offer solutions to their issues.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announced that all 234 MLAs will get government-provided cars, with Rs 75,000 monthly for fuel, drivers and maintenance. Each MLA will also get an assistant costing Rs 25,000 per month to support constituency work and improve access to remote areas.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay announced in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, (20th Aug) that his Government would like to reduce the financial burden on Legislators, by providing them with cars, expenses for fuel, driver, maintenance, and an assistant for all legislators in the 234-seat Assembly. Each of these Government-provided cars for MLAs, would come with a Government allowance of Rs.75,000 per month for expenses such as fuel, hiring a driver, vehicle maintenance. Further, each MLA would be able to appoint an assistant for constituency work, with the Government paying Rs.25,000 per month for this. CM Vijay added that the relevant Government orders for these announcements would be issued soon. Also Read: Tamil Nadu politics: Udhayanidhi Stalin calls Vijay ‘dummy CM’ Chief Minister Vijay referred to the recent address delivered by Kattumannarkovil MLA Jothimani in the Assembly, where it was highlighted that many MLAs did not have their own vehicles, which made it difficult for them to carry out inspection work in their respective constituencies. Citing such appeals from MLAs, he added that many first time MLAs without financial means are unable to afford vehicles or appoint assistants for handling their constituency-related tasks. Speaking on the floor of the Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Vijay emphasized that MLAs are an important pillar of democracy and that a significant number of first-time legislators without financial might or political lineage have made it to the Assembly after his debutant party TVK won the polls. He added that such Government-provided perks would help the MLAs provide the honest, transparent, corruption-free governance which they swore to provide, as part of their commitment to their party. Also Read: ‘75% of the amount is from ‘our tenure’: DMK questions Vijay Govt's investment MoUs Explaining the rationale behind offering such benefits, CM Vijay said that his Government is working to understand the hardships faced by people, to monitor implementation of govt schemes, and offering such benefits would help legislators travel across the length and breadth of their constituencies to carry out their duties. These Government-provided vehicles will prevent MLAs depending on others for their transport needs and they can operate honestly and freely without any compromise. This will help them travel to rural and far flung areas easily, meet people across these regions and offer solutions to their issues.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announced that all 234 MLAs will get government-provided cars, with Rs 75,000 monthly for fuel, drivers and maintenance. Each MLA will also get an assistant costing Rs 25,000 per month to support constituency work and improve access to remote areas.

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