Opposition MPs Rally for Removal of Madras High Court Judge

Opposition MPs have submitted a notice to remove Madras High Court Judge GR Swaminathan following his order for temple authorities to light a lamp at a temple near a dargah. The state government is appealing the decision in court, citing potential for communal tension.

In a significant move, several opposition MPs, prominently led by the DMK, officially submitted a notice to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday. Their demand is the removal of Madras High Court Judge GR Swaminathan, following his directive concerning a religious site.

Judge Swaminathan had ordered authorities of the Arulmighu Subramania Swamy temple to light a lamp at the deepathoon, located near a dargah, stating it would not infringe on Muslim community rights. Despite the order, the implementation has been challenged, sparking political tensions.

In response, the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government took the issue to the Supreme Court. The opposition's submission highlights deep-rooted political tensions, with accusations of communal manipulation being traded in the Lok Sabha.

(With inputs from agencies.)