Swami moves court to restrain media

04.03.10 : Swami Nithyananda moved a civil court in the city on Wednesday to restrain the Sun TV from telecasting any video clippings and newspapers from publishing any article or photograph about him.

The XV Assistant Judge A Manickavasagar of the city civil court in Chennai ordered notice and posted the petition for further hearing on March 8. The newspapers and a magazine the godman wanted restrained are Dinakaran, Tamil Murasu and Nakkeeran.

In his petition, Nithyananda submitted that he had 45 lakh devotees in 17 countries and was conducting free medical camps, besides providing education to the needy.

While so, one of the inmates of his mutt, Premananda alias Lenin Karuppan, was attempting to tarnish his image. Using the information technology, he had morphed and released the videograph, which was being repeatedly telecast by Sun TV.

Doctored video, says mission

IN its response to the scandalous videos on Sun TV, Paramahamsa Nithyananda Mission’s website issued a statement saying that the videos were doctored.

“At this moment, we feel that a mix of conspiracy, graphics and rumour is at play in these recent events that have unfolded.

We are working on a legal course of action and will come up with updates in due course,” the website said.

The statement went on to reassure the god man’s devotees that Nithyananda has been a transformational force in the lives of over two million people across the world.

“For those who have experienced the blessings and grace of Swamiji, no further explanation is necessary. Yet we request you to recall the life solutions from Swamiji that continue to provide a powerful spiritual anchor for millions in these turbulent times. We wish to reiterate that Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam is a worldwide movement which is committed to bringing about a true awakening for all, irrespective of race, culture or nation,” it further said.