DMK MPs are attempting to bring an impeachment motion against Judge GR Swaminathan of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, sources said.

The move followed an order by the judge directing that the Karthigai Deepam be lit atop the Deebathun Pillar near a dargah on the Thiruparankundram hills. The court said this would not infringe on the rights of the nearby dargah or the Muslim community

The Tamil Nadu government, however, refused to implement the order, citing law and order concerns.

The issue has since triggered a political response, with ruling party parliamentarians preparing to escalate the matter at the national level

The court overruled objections by the temple authorities and the dargah management, and even directed that a small group of devotees (up to 10) be escorted

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