The Economic Times

Thiruparankundram Deepam row simmers in Madurai as BJP pushes 'Ayodhya of South' pitch, caste calculus reshapes contest

A religious dispute over Thiruparankundram Hill has become a political flashpoint. The BJP calls it the 'Ayodhya of the South', while the DMK government expressed concerns about communal tension. However, locals report a calm atmosphere. The controversy influences electoral strategies, with the AIADMK MLA focusing on development.