'Satyameva Jayate': BJP Hails Madras HC Order Directing Lighting Of Deepam On Hill Shrine

Last Updated:January 06, 2026, 12:25 IST

Responding to the Madurai Bench's verdict, BJP slammed DMK for their appeasement politics and stated that they today stand exposed before the people of Tamil Nadu.

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday upheld the order directing the lighting of Karthigai Deepam at the stone pillar (Deepathoon) atop the Thiruparankundram hills. (PTI photo)

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday upheld the order directing the lighting of Karthigai Deepam at the stone pillar (Deepathoon) atop the Thiruparankundram hills. The bench further rejected the state’s apprehensions that the ritual could disturb public peace and communal harmony.

Responding to the court’s verdict, BJP leader CR Kesavan slammed DMK and Congress for their appeasement politics and stated that they today stand exposed before the people of Tamil Nadu.

Taking to X, the BJP leader wrote, “Satyameva Jayate! This is a massive defeat to the bigoted appeasement politics of the DMK Govt which has been repeatedly hurting the sentiments of Tamil people."

“The DMK Government must immediately apologise to the crores of Hindu devotees for having repeatedly insulted their sentiments and faith. The sacred Karthigai Deepam will be lit at the Deepathoon and will once again gloriously shine atop the Thiruparankundram Hill. The double-faced dangerous, divisive politics of the DMK & Congress stands totally exposed before the people today," he added.

BJP’s K Annamalai hailed the judges of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court for dismissing the appeal petition filed by the DMK government and the batch of pleas challenging the verdict passed by Justice GR Swaminathan.

“In their order, the Honourable Judges observed that it is difficult to comprehend how a mighty State could harbour the fear that permitting representatives of the Temple and devotees to light a lamp on the stone pillar on a single day in a year would disturb public peace. The Court categorically noted that such a disturbance could arise only if the State itself were to sponsor it," Annamalai said in a post on X.

“The Bench further clarified that the Deepa Thoon (stone lamp pillar) situated atop the Thiruparankundram hill belongs to the Temple."

“Strongly cautioning the DMK Government, the Honourable Judges remarked that the State should not stoop to such levels in pursuit of political agendas. The Court also noted that the alleged apprehension of a law-and-order problem was nothing but an imaginary ghost, conjured up by the authorities for their own convenience, with the potential to pit one community against another," he added.

Annamalai further hoped that the DMK government will stop its blatant misuse of power and respect the rule of law by allowing devotees of Lord Muruga to light the Deepam at the Deepa Thoon, as the Court has rightfully affirmed.

Meanwhile, actor Vijay’s TVK slammed both the BJP and the DMK, stating that they want to politicise the issue. “They want to setup narrative for the upcoming elections. Local people are not interest in the issue. DMK people will prolong this issue till the election – its their original part," the party said.

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