Tamil Nadu protests
Rajinikanth's Image Misused in Karthigai Deepam Religious Controversy: Team Officially Denies Involvement
Dec 13, 2025 07:37 pm CST
A controversial poster featuring superstar Rajinikanth has appeared at a hunger strike in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district, falsely suggesting his support for lighting a lamp near a dargah following a court order. Rajinikanth's official team has categorically denied any involvement in the Karthigai Deepam religious dispute, which has sparked tensions between local communities, Hindu organizations, and government authorities over century-old religious traditions.
Religious Dispute Escalates in Tamil Nadu: Court Order on Karthigai Deepam Lighting Sparks Protests
Dec 05, 2025 03:24 am CST
A religious dispute has erupted in Tamil Nadu's Thiruparakundram as BJP and right-wing supporters protest against police refusal to allow lighting of the Karthigai Deepam on a hilltop despite High Court orders. The controversy centers around a historic ritual at the Subramaniya Swamy temple, with the DMK government citing a 2014 court verdict while protesters claim religious rights are being denied. The conflict highlights growing religious tensions in the state as legal battles continue.