The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) on Wednesday criticised the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court over its Thiruparankundram verdict. The party alleged that the ruling undermines public faith in the judiciary and threatens communal harmony in Tamil Nadu. VCK urged the state government to file an appeal against the decision.
VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan, in a statement on social media platform X, said the verdict violated constitutional principles. He warned that it could disturb Tamil Nadu’s long-standing tradition of religious harmony. The party highlighted the significance of the Karthigai Deepam festival near the Uchi Pillaiyar temple atop the hill.
Thirumavalavan alleged that the court accepted claims from certain “divisive elements” seeking permission to light a lamp on a pillar near the dargah. He noted that no historical or documentary evidence supported their request. He criticised the judgment for placing the burden of proof on the state instead of the petitioner.
The VCK founder cautioned against a growing trend of verdicts based on belief rather than evidence. He said such interpretations weaken secular values and constitutional guarantees. The party urged authorities to ensure that religious traditions and legal procedures are respected in harmony with secular principles.
