Special Report: Tamil Nadu Temple Ritual Row Triggers Political Standoff and Impeachment Call

Special Report: Tamil Nadu Temple Ritual Row Triggers Political Standoff and Impeachment Call

This special report highlights the escalating controversy surrounding the Karthikai Deepam festival at the Tiruparankundram temple in Madurai. The dispute centers on a court order allowing devotees to light a lamp at a hilltop pillar, which the state police reportedly blocked, leading to clashes. The broadcast discusses an unprecedented impeachment motion filed against a High Court judge by the ruling party, citing bias. The programme explores the legal history, the friction between the executive and judiciary, and the political fallout involving major parties.

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