Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman voiced her concerns about the repression of religious festivities and the infringement of Hindus' rights by the DMK-led state government.
The Cholapuram police are actively investigating whether Kesavamoorthi killed more victims, who used to seek treatment from him. “A list of people who were treated by Kesavamoorthi is being prepared,” the police said in a statement.
BJP State President K Annamalai condemned the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government and the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association for disrespecting the Indian tricolour.
Badri Seshadri was booked under Indian Penal Code Sections 153 (provocation), 153A (promoting enmity between different groups) and 505 (public mischief).
Sirajuddin has also added that the reports by The Commune, which supported the Dikshitars and opposed the state government, was intended for stirring law and order issues and to create rumours against the government. The complaint by Sirajuddin was filed on June 29.