Chennai, Jan 6 (NationPress) The state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tamil Nadu, Nainar Nagenthran, sharply criticized the ruling DMK government on Tuesday, expressing his approval of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court's ruling that allows for the lighting of the deepam at the Deepathoon on Thiruparankundram Hill.

Nagenthran accused the state administration of consistently undermining Hindu religious customs under the pretense of upholding law and order.

In his remarks, he commended the High Court for rejecting the DMK government's request to prevent the lighting of the lamp, asserting that the judiciary had once again upheld justice and constitutional principles.

He stated that the ruling has provided great relief to devotees and reinforced the belief that the Deepathoon rightfully belongs to the Thiruparankundram Subramania Swamy Temple.

“This court decision serves as a strong condemnation of the state government for exploiting law and order concerns for its political convenience,” Nagenthran remarked.

He emphasized that framing traditional and long-standing religious practices as potential sources of public disorder was both misleading and unacceptable. According to him, the ruling categorically dismissed the DMK government's claims and revealed what he called its “manufactured narrative” concerning public order.

The BJP leader alleged that despite facing multiple legal defeats regarding Hindu religious practices, the DMK government has persisted in what he termed a continuous anti-Hindu agenda.

He pointed out that the state administration showed little respect for court directives and continually revived the same arguments through appeals. “Even after being admonished several times by the judiciary, the government has exhibited no intention to correct its course,” he claimed.

With a politically charged statement, Nagenthran asserted that the DMK's perceived antagonism towards Hindu beliefs reflected an arrogance of power that the public would not tolerate.

“A government that continually disrespects faith, ignores constitutional propriety, and challenges judicial authority will ultimately face repercussions from the electorate,” he warned.

He concluded by stating that the verdict was not just a legal victory for devotees, but also a broader affirmation of religious rights and judicial balance in the state. This decision, he argued, highlights the judiciary's role in protecting constitutional freedoms while ensuring that long-standing traditions are not suppressed for political motives.