Madras HC Clears Thiruparankundram Lamp Ritual, Speaker Criticises DMK Government

On this India Today special report, an Unidentified speaker discusses the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court's decision regarding the lighting of a lamp at Tiruparankundram. The speaker asks, 'Why is the DMK government hell-bent on not allowing the lamp to be lit at the Deepathun ?' Throughout the interview, the speaker criticises the state government for citing law and order concerns and the proximity of a Dargah as reasons to prevent the ritual. Accusing the DMK of 'appeasement politics', the speaker claims the administration is attempting to suppress the faith of the majority. The speaker also highlights the growing support for the NDA alliance in Tamil Nadu, suggesting that the ruling party is fearful of losing power. Furthermore, the speaker addresses concerns about potential communal disharmony, asserting that the BJP believes in secularism while alleging that the DMK is capable of creating trouble to suit its political agenda. The discussion concludes with a call for the government to respect religious sentiments and allow the tradition to continue.