Archive · 7 Jan 2026
BJP Accuses DMK of Anti-Hindu Stance
The Madras High Court allowed a ritualistic deepam (lamp) to be lit atop the Thiruparankundram Hills in Madurai.
The BJP accused the ruling DMK-led alliance of being anti-Hindu and seeking electoral mileage ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls.
The court's ruling came amid controversy after Opposition INDIA bloc MPs moved an impeachment notice against the single judge who initially allowed the ritual.
The BJP claimed that the DMK's denial of the ritual was linked to their ideological position against Sanatan Dharma.
The Tamil Nadu government had cited law and order concerns due to a dargah at the site.
The BJP is trying to gain a foothold in Tamil Nadu by focusing on Hindutva.
BJP leader K Annamalai attacked Tamil Nadu Minister Regupathy, labeling his remarks over the Thirupparankundram issue as proof of the DMK government’s “anti-Hindu” bias.
Annamalai stated that the continuous trend of DMK members insulting the spiritual traditions of the people of Tamil Nadu and mocking the worship rights and culture of Hindus proves the DMK government’s anti-Hindu mindset.
DMK Minister Regupathy responded by stating that the culture and heritage of Tamils must be protected and that customs must not be changed.
Madras High Court allows deepam ritual atop Thiruparankundram Hills, upholding a single judge's order.
BJP accuses DMK of being anti-Hindu and seeking electoral mileage ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls.
Opposition INDIA bloc moves impeachment notice against Justice G.R. Swaminathan, accusing him of ideological bias.
BJP claims DMK's denial of the ritual was linked to their ideological position against Sanatan Dharma.
Tamil Nadu government cites law and order concerns due to a dargah at the site.
- Who
- BJP, DMK, Madras High Court, Opposition INDIA bloc
- What
- Madras High Court allows deepam ritual atop Thiruparankundram Hills; BJP accuses DMK of being anti-Hindu
- When
- The ruling was made on Tuesday, ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls scheduled for April-May
- Where
- Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- The court upheld a single judge's order allowing the ritual, rejecting the state government's argument of potential law and order problems. The BJP accused the DMK of being anti-Hindu and seeking to appease a particular community.
BJP
DMK
Anti-Hindu Stance
BJP
BJP accuses DMK of being anti-Hindu and seeking electoral mileage ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls.
DMK
DMK denies being anti-Hindu and cites law and order concerns due to a dargah at the site.
Court Verdict
BJP
BJP supports the Madras High Court's decision to allow the deepam ritual.
DMK
DMK Minister Regupathy criticizes the court's verdict, stating it attempts to create confusion in Tamil Nadu.
- Event
- Madras High Court allows deepam ritual atop Thiruparankundram Hills
- Accusation
- BJP accuses DMK of being anti-Hindu
- Court Ruling
- Division bench upholds single judge's order allowing the ritual
- Impeachment Notice
- Opposition INDIA bloc moves impeachment notice against Justice G.R. Swaminathan
- BJP's Strategy
- BJP aims to gain electoral mileage in Tamil Nadu
- Election Timing
- Tamil Nadu Assembly polls scheduled for April-May
- BJP's Allegation
- BJP alleges DMK's denial of ritual was linked to ideological position
- Government's Reason
- Tamil Nadu government cited law and order concerns due to a dargah at the site
Sources
BJP attacks DMK after Madras High Court permits deepam ritual atop Thiruparankundram Hills
Thiruparankundram: Why Madras HC dismissed TN security fears over ceremonial lamp lighting
Annamalai flays TN Minister’s remarks over Thiruparankundram issue, calls DMK ‘anti-Hindu’
Karthigai Deepam controversy: By invoking Lord Murugan, BJP is trying to Tamilise itself
Madras High Court stays release of ‘scandalous’ book targeting Justice GR Swaminathan, initiates contempt proceedings
