A political firestorm has erupted in Tamil Nadu between the ruling DMK and the BJP over religious ceremonies at the Tiruparankundram shrine in Madurai. The controversy was triggered after police prevented devotees from lighting the Karthigai Deepam on the hilltop, even as they cited court orders. One speaker in the debate accused the state government of having an 'anti-Hindu mindset' and practicing divisive politics, stating, 'Tiruparam Kundram issue for DMK is the only hope for Udai Nidhi to win.' In response, another speaker defended the government's actions, noting an appeal was filed against the court order and accusing the BJP of hypocrisy. This speaker said, 'When it suits them, they will want to follow the orders. When it doesn't suit them, they will say these orders should not be followed. This is the duplicity of the BJP.' Protesters alleged double standards, questioning why the Deepam was blocked while other rituals were permitted.
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