Edappadi Palaniswami Meets Governor, Alleges Major Scams by DMK Govt and Demands Probe

Political tensions rise in Southern India with multiple developing stories. In Tamil Nadu, the producers of Thalapathy Vijay’s film ‘Jananayakan’ have approached the Madras High Court due to a Censor Board delay in certification ahead of its January 9 release. TVK Leader Nirmal Kumar alleges political motives are stalling the process. Concurrently, Tamil Nadu opposition leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami submitted a file to Governor R.N. Ravi, alleging widespread scams by the ruling DMK government and demanding a formal inquiry. This is heightened by the BJP accusing the DMK of being 'anti-Hindu' amid a controversy over the Tiruparankundram temple Deepam, where a court verdict upheld the lighting of the lamp. Meanwhile, in Karnataka, Siddaramaiah has become the state's longest-serving Chief Minister, matching a record held for over four decades. The bulletin also notes Home Minister Amit Shah's scheduled visit to Kerala.