Independent preacher Zamri Vinoth has accepted MIC deputy president M Saravanan’s challenge to a debate following backlash over his remarks on the kavadi ritual. Zamri agreed to the debate via Facebook, with Saravanan proposing March 23 as the date and offering Kuala Lumpur as the venue. The challenge arose after Zamri claimed Hindu worshippers performing the kavadi appeared “possessed and drunk on toddy”, sparking public outrage. Authorities are investigating the preacher, while several politicians, including RSN Rayer and Ramkarpal Singh, have called for legal action against him. Should the debate be held?

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