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Last Updated:<\/span>December 05, 2025, 21:57 IST<\/time><\/p>\nBJP\u2019s Tamil Nadu unit alleged that the state government had \u201cwilfully defied\u201d a court order by stopping devotees from lighting the sacred Karthigai Deepam lamp.<\/h2>\n\n<\/p>\nTamil Nadu CM MK Stalin. (Image: PTI\/File)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nAmid the ongoing Karthigai Deepam lamp row in Tamil Nadu, the BJP on Friday launched an attack on the DMK-led government, accusing it of being \u201canti-Hindu” and of preventing devotees from performing a long-standing religious ritual at the Thiruparankundram hill near Madurai.<\/p>\nIn a post on X, the BJP\u2019s Tamil Nadu unit alleged that the state government had \u201cwilfully defied” a court order by stopping devotees from lighting the sacred Karthigai Deepam lamp atop the temple hill.<\/p>\n\n\nThe anti-Hindu DMK government has once again willfully defied the court\u2019s order by stopping devotees from lighting the sacred Karthigai Deepam lamp atop the Thiruparankundram temple hill. \ud83e\ude94\u274cThis hatred for Hindus is not new. The DMK has always carried hostility toward Sanatan\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/mUh2b2S9QV<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 BJP (@BJP4India) December 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe party said the incident reflected what it called as the DMK\u2019s \u201ccontinued hostility” towards Hindu traditions. \u201cTheir attack on Hindu beliefs, traditions, and devotion is out in the open. And the citizens of Tamil Nadu will no longer tolerate the DMK\u2019s ongoing war against Sanatan Dharma,” it said.<\/p>\nThe row escalated after several devotees, including Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran, were detained on Thursday. They had gathered at the hill to carry out the traditional ritual after the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court declined to stay an earlier order permitting the lighting of the lamp at an ancient stone pillar on the hill, which houses the Lord Subramaniya Swamy temple.<\/p>\nRSS-backed Hindu Munnani also announced a statewide protest, posting a call on X for a \u201cGrand Statewide Condemnation Protest” on Sunday. The group accused the Tamil Nadu government of \u201cinsulting Muruga devotees” and acting against the spirit of the High Court order.<\/p>\n\n\n\u0bae\u0bbe\u0baa\u0bc6\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bcd \u0bae\u0bbe\u0ba8\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0bae\u0bcd \u0ba4\u0bb4\u0bc1\u0bb5\u0bbf\u0baf \u0b86\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bbe\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bae\u0bcd..\u0ba8\u0bc0\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0bae\u0ba9\u0bcd\u0bb1 \u0ba4\u0bc0\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bc8 \u0bae\u0bc0\u0bb1\u0bbf\u0bae\u0bc1\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0b95 \u0baa\u0b95\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bc8 \u0b85\u0bb5\u0bae\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0ba4\u0bae\u0bbf\u0bb4\u0b95 \u0b85\u0bb0\u0b9a\u0bc8\u0b95\u0bcd \u0b95\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bbf\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bbe\u0ba8\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0bae\u0bcd \u0ba4\u0bb4\u0bc1\u0bb5\u0bbf\u0baf \u0bae\u0bbe\u0baa\u0bc6\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bcd \u0b95\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0ba9 \u0b86\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bbe\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bae\u0bcd..<\/p>\n\u0ba8\u0bbe\u0bb3\u0bcd: 07.12.2025, \u0b9e\u0bbe\u0baf\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0bb1\u0bc1\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bbf\u0bb4\u0bae\u0bc8#thiruparankundram<\/a> | #karthigaideepam<\/a> | #TNGovt<\/a> | #CMStalin<\/a> | #HinduMunnani<\/a> | pic.twitter.com\/6ZwURCJYAr<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Hindu Munnani (@hindumunnani_tn) December 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) joined the criticism, calling the government\u2019s actions an \u201cattack on the fundamental rights of Hindus and the Constitution”.<\/p>\nVHP national spokesperson Vinod Bansal said the arrest of devotees amounted to contempt of court and urged the Centre to step in to ensure the \u201cconstitutional rights of Hindus” are protected. He also appealed to the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court and the Supreme Court to take note of what he described as a serious violation of judicial orders.<\/p>\n(With inputs from PTI)<\/em><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nTamil Nadu, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 05, 2025, 21:57 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Deepam Lamp Row: BJP Calls DMK ‘Anti-Hindu’, RSS-Backed Group Announces Statewide Protest<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin. (Image: PTI\/File)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
Amid the ongoing Karthigai Deepam lamp row in Tamil Nadu, the BJP on Friday launched an attack on the DMK-led government, accusing it of being \u201canti-Hindu” and of preventing devotees from performing a long-standing religious ritual at the Thiruparankundram hill near Madurai.<\/p>\n
In a post on X, the BJP\u2019s Tamil Nadu unit alleged that the state government had \u201cwilfully defied” a court order by stopping devotees from lighting the sacred Karthigai Deepam lamp atop the temple hill.<\/p>\n
\nThe anti-Hindu DMK government has once again willfully defied the court\u2019s order by stopping devotees from lighting the sacred Karthigai Deepam lamp atop the Thiruparankundram temple hill. \ud83e\ude94\u274cThis hatred for Hindus is not new. The DMK has always carried hostility toward Sanatan\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/mUh2b2S9QV<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 BJP (@BJP4India) December 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe party said the incident reflected what it called as the DMK\u2019s \u201ccontinued hostility” towards Hindu traditions. \u201cTheir attack on Hindu beliefs, traditions, and devotion is out in the open. And the citizens of Tamil Nadu will no longer tolerate the DMK\u2019s ongoing war against Sanatan Dharma,” it said.<\/p>\nThe row escalated after several devotees, including Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran, were detained on Thursday. They had gathered at the hill to carry out the traditional ritual after the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court declined to stay an earlier order permitting the lighting of the lamp at an ancient stone pillar on the hill, which houses the Lord Subramaniya Swamy temple.<\/p>\nRSS-backed Hindu Munnani also announced a statewide protest, posting a call on X for a \u201cGrand Statewide Condemnation Protest” on Sunday. The group accused the Tamil Nadu government of \u201cinsulting Muruga devotees” and acting against the spirit of the High Court order.<\/p>\n\n\n\u0bae\u0bbe\u0baa\u0bc6\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bcd \u0bae\u0bbe\u0ba8\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0bae\u0bcd \u0ba4\u0bb4\u0bc1\u0bb5\u0bbf\u0baf \u0b86\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bbe\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bae\u0bcd..\u0ba8\u0bc0\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0bae\u0ba9\u0bcd\u0bb1 \u0ba4\u0bc0\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bc8 \u0bae\u0bc0\u0bb1\u0bbf\u0bae\u0bc1\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0b95 \u0baa\u0b95\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bc8 \u0b85\u0bb5\u0bae\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0ba4\u0bae\u0bbf\u0bb4\u0b95 \u0b85\u0bb0\u0b9a\u0bc8\u0b95\u0bcd \u0b95\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bbf\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bbe\u0ba8\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0bae\u0bcd \u0ba4\u0bb4\u0bc1\u0bb5\u0bbf\u0baf \u0bae\u0bbe\u0baa\u0bc6\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bcd \u0b95\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0ba9 \u0b86\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bbe\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bae\u0bcd..<\/p>\n\u0ba8\u0bbe\u0bb3\u0bcd: 07.12.2025, \u0b9e\u0bbe\u0baf\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0bb1\u0bc1\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bbf\u0bb4\u0bae\u0bc8#thiruparankundram<\/a> | #karthigaideepam<\/a> | #TNGovt<\/a> | #CMStalin<\/a> | #HinduMunnani<\/a> | pic.twitter.com\/6ZwURCJYAr<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Hindu Munnani (@hindumunnani_tn) December 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) joined the criticism, calling the government\u2019s actions an \u201cattack on the fundamental rights of Hindus and the Constitution”.<\/p>\nVHP national spokesperson Vinod Bansal said the arrest of devotees amounted to contempt of court and urged the Centre to step in to ensure the \u201cconstitutional rights of Hindus” are protected. He also appealed to the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court and the Supreme Court to take note of what he described as a serious violation of judicial orders.<\/p>\n(With inputs from PTI)<\/em><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nTamil Nadu, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 05, 2025, 21:57 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Deepam Lamp Row: BJP Calls DMK ‘Anti-Hindu’, RSS-Backed Group Announces Statewide Protest<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The anti-Hindu DMK government has once again willfully defied the court\u2019s order by stopping devotees from lighting the sacred Karthigai Deepam lamp atop the Thiruparankundram temple hill. \ud83e\ude94\u274cThis hatred for Hindus is not new. The DMK has always carried hostility toward Sanatan\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/mUh2b2S9QV<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 BJP (@BJP4India) December 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe party said the incident reflected what it called as the DMK\u2019s \u201ccontinued hostility” towards Hindu traditions. \u201cTheir attack on Hindu beliefs, traditions, and devotion is out in the open. And the citizens of Tamil Nadu will no longer tolerate the DMK\u2019s ongoing war against Sanatan Dharma,” it said.<\/p>\nThe row escalated after several devotees, including Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran, were detained on Thursday. They had gathered at the hill to carry out the traditional ritual after the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court declined to stay an earlier order permitting the lighting of the lamp at an ancient stone pillar on the hill, which houses the Lord Subramaniya Swamy temple.<\/p>\nRSS-backed Hindu Munnani also announced a statewide protest, posting a call on X for a \u201cGrand Statewide Condemnation Protest” on Sunday. The group accused the Tamil Nadu government of \u201cinsulting Muruga devotees” and acting against the spirit of the High Court order.<\/p>\n\n\n\u0bae\u0bbe\u0baa\u0bc6\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bcd \u0bae\u0bbe\u0ba8\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0bae\u0bcd \u0ba4\u0bb4\u0bc1\u0bb5\u0bbf\u0baf \u0b86\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bbe\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bae\u0bcd..\u0ba8\u0bc0\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0bae\u0ba9\u0bcd\u0bb1 \u0ba4\u0bc0\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bc8 \u0bae\u0bc0\u0bb1\u0bbf\u0bae\u0bc1\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0b95 \u0baa\u0b95\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bc8 \u0b85\u0bb5\u0bae\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0ba4\u0bae\u0bbf\u0bb4\u0b95 \u0b85\u0bb0\u0b9a\u0bc8\u0b95\u0bcd \u0b95\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bbf\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bbe\u0ba8\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0bae\u0bcd \u0ba4\u0bb4\u0bc1\u0bb5\u0bbf\u0baf \u0bae\u0bbe\u0baa\u0bc6\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bcd \u0b95\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0ba9 \u0b86\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bbe\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bae\u0bcd..<\/p>\n\u0ba8\u0bbe\u0bb3\u0bcd: 07.12.2025, \u0b9e\u0bbe\u0baf\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0bb1\u0bc1\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bbf\u0bb4\u0bae\u0bc8#thiruparankundram<\/a> | #karthigaideepam<\/a> | #TNGovt<\/a> | #CMStalin<\/a> | #HinduMunnani<\/a> | pic.twitter.com\/6ZwURCJYAr<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Hindu Munnani (@hindumunnani_tn) December 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) joined the criticism, calling the government\u2019s actions an \u201cattack on the fundamental rights of Hindus and the Constitution”.<\/p>\nVHP national spokesperson Vinod Bansal said the arrest of devotees amounted to contempt of court and urged the Centre to step in to ensure the \u201cconstitutional rights of Hindus” are protected. He also appealed to the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court and the Supreme Court to take note of what he described as a serious violation of judicial orders.<\/p>\n(With inputs from PTI)<\/em><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nTamil Nadu, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 05, 2025, 21:57 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Deepam Lamp Row: BJP Calls DMK ‘Anti-Hindu’, RSS-Backed Group Announces Statewide Protest<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u2014 BJP (@BJP4India) December 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe party said the incident reflected what it called as the DMK\u2019s \u201ccontinued hostility” towards Hindu traditions. \u201cTheir attack on Hindu beliefs, traditions, and devotion is out in the open. And the citizens of Tamil Nadu will no longer tolerate the DMK\u2019s ongoing war against Sanatan Dharma,” it said.<\/p>\nThe row escalated after several devotees, including Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran, were detained on Thursday. They had gathered at the hill to carry out the traditional ritual after the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court declined to stay an earlier order permitting the lighting of the lamp at an ancient stone pillar on the hill, which houses the Lord Subramaniya Swamy temple.<\/p>\nRSS-backed Hindu Munnani also announced a statewide protest, posting a call on X for a \u201cGrand Statewide Condemnation Protest” on Sunday. The group accused the Tamil Nadu government of \u201cinsulting Muruga devotees” and acting against the spirit of the High Court order.<\/p>\n\n\n\u0bae\u0bbe\u0baa\u0bc6\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bcd \u0bae\u0bbe\u0ba8\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0bae\u0bcd \u0ba4\u0bb4\u0bc1\u0bb5\u0bbf\u0baf \u0b86\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bbe\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bae\u0bcd..\u0ba8\u0bc0\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0bae\u0ba9\u0bcd\u0bb1 \u0ba4\u0bc0\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bc8 \u0bae\u0bc0\u0bb1\u0bbf\u0bae\u0bc1\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0b95 \u0baa\u0b95\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bc8 \u0b85\u0bb5\u0bae\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0ba4\u0bae\u0bbf\u0bb4\u0b95 \u0b85\u0bb0\u0b9a\u0bc8\u0b95\u0bcd \u0b95\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bbf\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bbe\u0ba8\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0bae\u0bcd \u0ba4\u0bb4\u0bc1\u0bb5\u0bbf\u0baf \u0bae\u0bbe\u0baa\u0bc6\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bcd \u0b95\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0ba9 \u0b86\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bbe\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bae\u0bcd..<\/p>\n\u0ba8\u0bbe\u0bb3\u0bcd: 07.12.2025, \u0b9e\u0bbe\u0baf\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0bb1\u0bc1\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bbf\u0bb4\u0bae\u0bc8#thiruparankundram<\/a> | #karthigaideepam<\/a> | #TNGovt<\/a> | #CMStalin<\/a> | #HinduMunnani<\/a> | pic.twitter.com\/6ZwURCJYAr<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Hindu Munnani (@hindumunnani_tn) December 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) joined the criticism, calling the government\u2019s actions an \u201cattack on the fundamental rights of Hindus and the Constitution”.<\/p>\nVHP national spokesperson Vinod Bansal said the arrest of devotees amounted to contempt of court and urged the Centre to step in to ensure the \u201cconstitutional rights of Hindus” are protected. He also appealed to the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court and the Supreme Court to take note of what he described as a serious violation of judicial orders.<\/p>\n(With inputs from PTI)<\/em><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nTamil Nadu, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 05, 2025, 21:57 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Deepam Lamp Row: BJP Calls DMK ‘Anti-Hindu’, RSS-Backed Group Announces Statewide Protest<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The party said the incident reflected what it called as the DMK\u2019s \u201ccontinued hostility” towards Hindu traditions. \u201cTheir attack on Hindu beliefs, traditions, and devotion is out in the open. And the citizens of Tamil Nadu will no longer tolerate the DMK\u2019s ongoing war against Sanatan Dharma,” it said.<\/p>\n
The row escalated after several devotees, including Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran, were detained on Thursday. They had gathered at the hill to carry out the traditional ritual after the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court declined to stay an earlier order permitting the lighting of the lamp at an ancient stone pillar on the hill, which houses the Lord Subramaniya Swamy temple.<\/p>\n
RSS-backed Hindu Munnani also announced a statewide protest, posting a call on X for a \u201cGrand Statewide Condemnation Protest” on Sunday. The group accused the Tamil Nadu government of \u201cinsulting Muruga devotees” and acting against the spirit of the High Court order.<\/p>\n
\n\u0bae\u0bbe\u0baa\u0bc6\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bcd \u0bae\u0bbe\u0ba8\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0bae\u0bcd \u0ba4\u0bb4\u0bc1\u0bb5\u0bbf\u0baf \u0b86\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bbe\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bae\u0bcd..\u0ba8\u0bc0\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0bae\u0ba9\u0bcd\u0bb1 \u0ba4\u0bc0\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bc8 \u0bae\u0bc0\u0bb1\u0bbf\u0bae\u0bc1\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0b95 \u0baa\u0b95\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bc8 \u0b85\u0bb5\u0bae\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0ba4\u0bae\u0bbf\u0bb4\u0b95 \u0b85\u0bb0\u0b9a\u0bc8\u0b95\u0bcd \u0b95\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bbf\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bbe\u0ba8\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0bae\u0bcd \u0ba4\u0bb4\u0bc1\u0bb5\u0bbf\u0baf \u0bae\u0bbe\u0baa\u0bc6\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bcd \u0b95\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0ba9 \u0b86\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bbe\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bae\u0bcd..<\/p>\n\u0ba8\u0bbe\u0bb3\u0bcd: 07.12.2025, \u0b9e\u0bbe\u0baf\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0bb1\u0bc1\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bbf\u0bb4\u0bae\u0bc8#thiruparankundram<\/a> | #karthigaideepam<\/a> | #TNGovt<\/a> | #CMStalin<\/a> | #HinduMunnani<\/a> | pic.twitter.com\/6ZwURCJYAr<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Hindu Munnani (@hindumunnani_tn) December 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) joined the criticism, calling the government\u2019s actions an \u201cattack on the fundamental rights of Hindus and the Constitution”.<\/p>\nVHP national spokesperson Vinod Bansal said the arrest of devotees amounted to contempt of court and urged the Centre to step in to ensure the \u201cconstitutional rights of Hindus” are protected. He also appealed to the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court and the Supreme Court to take note of what he described as a serious violation of judicial orders.<\/p>\n(With inputs from PTI)<\/em><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nTamil Nadu, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 05, 2025, 21:57 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Deepam Lamp Row: BJP Calls DMK ‘Anti-Hindu’, RSS-Backed Group Announces Statewide Protest<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u0bae\u0bbe\u0baa\u0bc6\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bcd \u0bae\u0bbe\u0ba8\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0bae\u0bcd \u0ba4\u0bb4\u0bc1\u0bb5\u0bbf\u0baf \u0b86\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bbe\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bae\u0bcd..\u0ba8\u0bc0\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0bae\u0ba9\u0bcd\u0bb1 \u0ba4\u0bc0\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bc8 \u0bae\u0bc0\u0bb1\u0bbf\u0bae\u0bc1\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0b95 \u0baa\u0b95\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bc8 \u0b85\u0bb5\u0bae\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0ba4\u0bae\u0bbf\u0bb4\u0b95 \u0b85\u0bb0\u0b9a\u0bc8\u0b95\u0bcd \u0b95\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bbf\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bbe\u0ba8\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0bae\u0bcd \u0ba4\u0bb4\u0bc1\u0bb5\u0bbf\u0baf \u0bae\u0bbe\u0baa\u0bc6\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bcd \u0b95\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0ba9 \u0b86\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bbe\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bae\u0bcd..<\/p>\n
\u0ba8\u0bbe\u0bb3\u0bcd: 07.12.2025, \u0b9e\u0bbe\u0baf\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0bb1\u0bc1\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bbf\u0bb4\u0bae\u0bc8#thiruparankundram<\/a> | #karthigaideepam<\/a> | #TNGovt<\/a> | #CMStalin<\/a> | #HinduMunnani<\/a> | pic.twitter.com\/6ZwURCJYAr<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Hindu Munnani (@hindumunnani_tn) December 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) joined the criticism, calling the government\u2019s actions an \u201cattack on the fundamental rights of Hindus and the Constitution”.<\/p>\nVHP national spokesperson Vinod Bansal said the arrest of devotees amounted to contempt of court and urged the Centre to step in to ensure the \u201cconstitutional rights of Hindus” are protected. He also appealed to the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court and the Supreme Court to take note of what he described as a serious violation of judicial orders.<\/p>\n(With inputs from PTI)<\/em><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nTamil Nadu, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 05, 2025, 21:57 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Deepam Lamp Row: BJP Calls DMK ‘Anti-Hindu’, RSS-Backed Group Announces Statewide Protest<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u2014 Hindu Munnani (@hindumunnani_tn) December 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) joined the criticism, calling the government\u2019s actions an \u201cattack on the fundamental rights of Hindus and the Constitution”.<\/p>\nVHP national spokesperson Vinod Bansal said the arrest of devotees amounted to contempt of court and urged the Centre to step in to ensure the \u201cconstitutional rights of Hindus” are protected. He also appealed to the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court and the Supreme Court to take note of what he described as a serious violation of judicial orders.<\/p>\n(With inputs from PTI)<\/em><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nTamil Nadu, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 05, 2025, 21:57 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Deepam Lamp Row: BJP Calls DMK ‘Anti-Hindu’, RSS-Backed Group Announces Statewide Protest<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) joined the criticism, calling the government\u2019s actions an \u201cattack on the fundamental rights of Hindus and the Constitution”.<\/p>\n
VHP national spokesperson Vinod Bansal said the arrest of devotees amounted to contempt of court and urged the Centre to step in to ensure the \u201cconstitutional rights of Hindus” are protected. He also appealed to the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court and the Supreme Court to take note of what he described as a serious violation of judicial orders.<\/p>\n
(With inputs from PTI)<\/em><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nTamil Nadu, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 05, 2025, 21:57 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Deepam Lamp Row: BJP Calls DMK ‘Anti-Hindu’, RSS-Backed Group Announces Statewide Protest<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Tamil Nadu, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 05, 2025, 21:57 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Deepam Lamp Row: BJP Calls DMK ‘Anti-Hindu’, RSS-Backed Group Announces Statewide Protest<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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