Row over Temple Lamp Ignites Political and Judicial Firestorm

A controversy emerged over the lighting of a traditional lamp at the Subramaniya Swamy temple, with opposition MPs demanding the removal of Justice GR Swaminathan. The Madras High Court's order allowing devotees to light the lamp has sparked political tensions and judicial actions, reaching the Supreme Court.

A political and judicial controversy has erupted over a Madras High Court order regarding the lighting of a traditional lamp at the Subramaniya Swamy temple. Opposition MPs, spearheaded by the DMK, have submitted a formal notice seeking the removal of Justice GR Swaminathan.

Justice Swaminathan's order mandated the temple authorities to light the lamp at the deepathoon near a dargah, asserting it wouldn't infringe on Muslim community rights. This order, initially unimplemented, led to further judicial directives allowing devotees to light the lamp, with security provided by the CISF.

The issue has sparked heated debates in the Lok Sabha, with accusations of communal tensions. The Supreme Court is set to hear the Tamil Nadu government's plea against the High Court verdict, while the political landscape remains fraught with contention.

(With inputs from agencies.)