DMK, INDIA Bloc Move Impeachment Motion Against Justice GR Swaminathan

On this News Track, the focus is on the unprecedented showdown between the ruling DMK and the judiciary in Tamil Nadu. The DMK and its INDIA bloc allies have moved an impeachment motion against Madras High Court Justice GR Swaminathan, backed by 120 MPs. The controversy stems from the judge's order allowing the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam at the Thiruparankundram hill, a site also housing a Dargah. Tamil Nadu BJP State Secretary SG Surya accuses the DMK of being 'anti-Hindu' and 'anti-Constitution,' stating, 'DMK, whenever it fails to win in the courts, it comes to the streets.' The programme explores the political ramifications ahead of the 2026 elections with guests including DMK Spokesperson Salem Dharanidharan, AIADMK National Spokesperson Kovai Sathyan, and Advocate Ramaswamy Meyyappan.