BJP functionary’s request to HR&CE Minister - The HinduPublished - May 22, 2026 12:54 am IST - CHENNAIBJP functionary Vinoj Selvam. | Photo Credit: B. VELANKANNI RAJBJP functionary Vinoj Selvam on Thursday said that new Minister for Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Ramesh should worship only in the temple if he visited the temple in Srirangam.In a social media post, Mr. Selvam extended his greetings to Mr. Ramesh, who has been elected from Srirangam and has been made the HR&CE Minister. “Please worship in temple only if you visit the temple in Srirangam. Only that would be apt for the Minister for Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments,” Mr. Selvam said.Mr. Selvam’s remarks followed various social media posts with undated photographs, which showed Mr. Ramesh in front of the statue of late social reformer ‘Periyar’ E.V. Ramasamy.Published - May 22, 2026 12:54 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }