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Stalin Defends Thiruparankundram Ritual, Blasts ‘Cheap Politics’ Over Deepam Dispute

He calls for peace in worship, asserting the lamp was lit at traditional sites.

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The Deepathoon issue became contentious last week after authorities denied permission for the lighting ceremony despite successive high court orders allowing it. (PTI)
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Overview

  • Tamil Nadu declined a Madras High Court order to light the Karthigai Deepam at the Deepathoon pillar and has petitioned the Supreme Court, which agreed to consider the plea.
  • Stalin said the HR&CE conducted the festival on December 3 at established locations, including the Subramaniya Swamy temple and Uchipillayar shrine, with devotees completing darshan peacefully.
  • He accused the BJP and allied groups of politicising the issue to create unrest and pointed to more than 3,000 temple consecrations under the DMK.
  • Madurai police registered a case against 113 people, including BJP leaders Nainar Nagendran and H. Raja, after a December 4 push to light the lamp at the pillar.
  • The Chief Minister paired his remarks with new Madurai works, including a Rs 130 crore, 8.4 km road and core-area drainage upgrades, while alleging central delays to AIIMS and metro proposals.