Overview

• The RSS-affiliated Hindu Munnani plans to host over 500,000 attendees for the Murugan Devotees’ Conference in Madurai on June 22.
• Amit Shah called for a large turnout to showcase faith solidarity and accused the DMK of undermining religious sentiments.
• DMK minister PK Sekar Babu branded the gathering a political Sanghi event, drawing rebuttals from BJP leaders including Tamilisai Soundararajan.
• Tensions over Thiruparankundram Hill escalated when police prohibited animal offerings at the Sikandar Badusha Dargah, adding communal sensitivity to the debate.
• Hindu Munnani has petitioned the Madras High Court to allow miniature replicas of Lord Murugan’s six sacred abodes at the conference site.