Samantha Ruth Prabhu Mobbed in Hyderabad; Opposition Slams Govt Over 'Incompetence'

3:47Thiruparankundram Row: Govt Accused of 'Anti-Hindu Mindset' for Blocking Karthigai DeepamA 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.