DMK Moves to Impeach Judge in Tamil Nadu Temple Lamp Controversy: Political and Religious Tensions Escalate

Dec 08, 2025 07:35 pm CST

Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK party seeks to impeach Justice GR Swaminathan following his controversial order on lighting a festival lamp at Thirupparankundram temple's upper pillar instead of the traditional lower location, sparking religious tensions and legal battles that have reached the Supreme Court as political rivalry intensifies ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.