Thirupparankundram Subramaniaswamy temple
Opposition Lawmakers Submit Impeachment Motion Against Madras High Court Judge Over Temple Lamp Controversy
Dec 09, 2025 04:25 pm CST
Over 120 opposition MPs have proposed the impeachment of Madras High Court Justice GR Swaminathan regarding his controversial ruling on lighting a festival lamp at Thirupparankundram Subramaniaswamy temple in Tamil Nadu, highlighting political tensions between the ruling DMK and judiciary ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.
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.