Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said the awakening of Hindus in Tamil Nadu “is enough to bring about the desired result” regarding the Thiruparankundram issue, adding that escalation may not be required as the matter is sub judice.

In Thiruparankundram, an unrest broke out during the Hindu festival of Karthigai Deepam last week, when activists from right-wing groups clashed with police. The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court had earlier directed that the lamp be lit at the hilltop temple.

Acting on a petition filed by a right-wing activist, Justice GR Swaminathan had instructed state authorities to ensure that the sacred lamp was lit atop the hill. However, government officials maintained that this violated the longstanding practice of lighting the

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