DMK leader T.R. Baalu cast aspersions on Justice G.R. Swaminathan, who allowed the lighting of the lamp atop the Thiruparankundram hill, by alleging that he favoured a particular ideology.
Despite a clear High Court order, officials blocked access to the Deepathoon pillar, stopped the petitioner escorted by CISF and triggered clashes with devotees, prompting strong criticism from BJP leaders and raising fresh concerns over state interference in Hindu rituals.
The Supreme Court will hear the DMK's plea on November 11. The party is challenging the Election Commission's "Special Intensive Revision" of voter lists in Tamil Nadu, calling the exercise "unconstitutional" and a "threat to democratic rights."
In a 2018 speech, Sargunam urged radical Islamic group SDPI to “take on Hindus” after the murder of PMK activist Ramalingam who had opposed religious conversions.
The Madras High Court has delivered a blistering rebuke to Tamil Nadu police for their "distressing and unfortunate" failure to act against former DMK Minister K. Ponmudy over derogatory remarks targeting Hindu religious sects and women, warning it would order a CBI probe if authorities fail to take immediate action.
A 27-year-old temple security guard, Ajit Kumar, in Sivaganga, allegedly died after being beaten during police interrogation. His family has accused the police of custodial torture. Opposition parties have demanded a judicial probe and strict action.