BJP's Anurag Thakur accuses DMK-led TN govt of 'crushing' sentiments of Hindus

BJP leader Anurag Thakur on Friday accused the Tamil Nadu government of contempt of court for cane-charging Hindu devotees taking out a procession at Thiruparankundram temple near Madurai.

- TDG NETWORK

BJP MP Anurag Thakur, speaks in Lok Sabha during the winter session of the Parliament

Raising the issue during the Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha, Thakur accused the DMK-led government of “crushing” the sentiments of Hindus and resorting to appeasement politics, leading to strong protests from DMK members, with some trooping into the Well of the House.

He said the Madras High Court had given a verdict in favour of lighting the Karthigai Deepam at Thiruparankundram near Madurai, but the Tamil Nadu government ordered lathi-charge on the devotees, who were moving towards the temple.