MDMK Founder and General Secretary Vaiko, referring to the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court's judgment on the Karthigai Deepam lamp lighting, alleged a rise in religious fanaticism within the judiciary and called it a "worrying" trend.
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya launched a scathing attack against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin over the Madurai Karthigai Deepam row, calling the DMK government "undemocratic and fascist" for not following the court directions.
MDMK Founder and General Secretary Vaiko will hold an Awareness Equality Padayatra campaign to protest against the increasing drug consumption among youth in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Friday took a jibe at the BJP over the Madurai Karthigai Deepam row, saying people will decide if they need development or politics in the city.
Speaking to ANI, Kesavan said the DMK government's stance reflected "deep disrespect for Ambedkar ji's Constitution" and accused the ruling party of showing "bitterness" towards Hindu beliefs and devotees.
Transport Minister Sivasankar and Cooperation Minister KR Periya Karuppan also visited the injured undergoing treatment at Sivagangai Government Medical College Hospital. The ministers also paid respects to the deceased, garlanding their bodies.
According to a Sivaganga district police press release, the mishap took place about near Vivekananda Polytechnic College under Tuirupattur sub-division and Nachiyar Puram Police Station.
The death toll has risen to 11 in the head-on collision, which took place on Sunday evening between two buses near Tirpattur in the Sivaganga district.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has expressed his deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in a bus collision in Sivaganga district.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday expressed strong discontent over the Union BJP government's alleged disregard for the state's demands and needs.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday said the state is fully prepared for Cyclone Ditwah, with 16 SDRF and 12 NDRF teams deployed to districts expected to receive heavy rainfall.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday said that the state government is fully prepared to deal with the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, adding that district collectors have been instructed to remain on 'alert' to deal with the situation.