Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Pradhan Criticizes Opposition to Lamp Lighting
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan gave a speech in Tamil at the valedictory function of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 in Rameswaram.
He started his speech with greetings in Tamil, which made the audience very happy.
He talked about how important the Tamil language and culture are to India's heritage.
He said that the Kashi Tamil Sangamam is not just a cultural program but a civilisational movement that shows how India's unity is strengthened by respecting diversity.
The audience loved his speech and felt proud that their language and culture were being celebrated.
Other important people like the Vice President and the Tamil Nadu Governor were also present at the event.
Later, Pradhan criticized the opposition to lighting a lamp in Thirupparankundram, calling it politically motivated and lacking understanding of the cultural significance.
He argued that the practice is an integral part of Tamil culture and should not be denied.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed the valedictory function of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 in Rameswaram.
Pradhan began his speech with greetings in Tamil, captivating the audience and receiving thunderous applause.
He emphasized the importance of Tamil language and culture in India's heritage, describing the event as a civilisational movement.
The theme of the event was 'Learn Tamil - Tamil Karkalam', highlighting the significance of learning Tamil and exploring ancient wisdom.
Pradhan criticized the opposition to lighting a lamp in Thirupparankundram, calling it politically motivated and lacking understanding of the cultural significance.
- Who
- Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- Criticized the opposition to lamp lighting in Thirupparankundram and addressed the valedictory function of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 in Tamil
- When
- December 31
- Where
- Rameswaram and Madurai
- Why
- To celebrate and respect Tamil language and culture, and to promote India's cultural unity, and to address the controversy surrounding the lamp lighting
Government
Opposition
Lamp Lighting in Thirupparankundram
Government
The government supports lighting the lamp, citing a High Court judgment and the cultural significance of the practice.
Opposition
The opposition objects to the lamp lighting, fearing it could lead to sectarian conflict.
- Event
- Valedictory function of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0
- Location
- Rameswaram
- Speaker
- Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Language Spoken
- Tamil
- Theme
- Learn Tamil - Tamil Karkalam
- Attendees
- Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting Dr L Murugan, MP R Dharmar
- Significance
- Celebration of India's cultural diversity and unity
- Controversy
- Opposition to lamp lighting in Thirupparankundram
- Minister's Stance
- Politically motivated opposition, lack of understanding of cultural significance
