Penang Hindu Endowments Board deputy chairperson Senator Dr A Lingeshwaran has defended Jelutong MP RSN Rayer’s right to speak up over the demolition of the Veeramakaliamman Temple in Bukit Lagi, Kangar.

Lingeshwaran said Rayer, as a national leader, was entitled to raise concerns over an issue involving a place of worship and inter-ethnic and inter-religious harmony.

“When he calls for...