Former Puducherry Lt Governor and senior BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan has criticised the Tamil Nadu government over the ‘disruption’ of the Karthigai Deepam festival in Thirupparankundram, alleging that Hindu rights had been violated.

In a statement on Wednesday, Soundararajan said the festival, which should have been conducted peacefully, had been disturbed due to “selfish political motives.” She claimed that despite a court order, the rights of Hindu devotees had not been honoured.

She alleged that the police acted to “satisfy Communist allies,” adding that BJP and Hindu Munnani workers were targeted. “This is unacceptable. The uprising of Hindus will become the downfall of the DMK,” she said.

The BJP leader also accused the ruling party of selectively accepting court orders. “W

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