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Tamil Nadu's Controversial Ban on Ram Puja Sparks Political Turmoil

Nirmala Sitharaman - Online scams - Religious freedom - Supreme Court intervention - Tamil Nadu politics

Find out why Nirmala Sitharaman's claims about Tamil Nadu's ban on Ram puja are causing a stir in the state and beyond!

Tamil Nadu is at the center of a political storm after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman alleged that the state has banned the performance of 'puja' devoted to Lord Ram in temples. Sitharaman's accusations have triggered heated debates and raised concerns about religious freedom and government intervention in religious affairs. The clash between Sitharaman and the Tamil Nadu government over the ban on Ram puja has fueled tensions between political parties and highlighted the complex dynamics of state governance.

In a separate incident, a man from Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district was arrested for cheating a woman on a matrimonial site, swindling Rs 3 lakh and 120 grams of gold jewellery. This case sheds light on the prevalence of online scams and the importance of exercising caution when engaging in virtual relationships.

The controversy deepened as the Supreme Court intervened, directing the Tamil Nadu government not to reject requests for live streaming of Lord Ram Lalla's 'pran pratishtha'. This legal development adds a new dimension to the ongoing dispute and emphasizes the significance of upholding constitutional rights and freedoms.

As the debate rages on, the spotlight remains on Tamil Nadu and the delicate balance between religious practices, legal regulations, and individual rights. The outcome of this confrontation will likely have far-reaching implications for the governance of religious activities and the protection of citizens' liberties.

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Nirmala Sitharaman claims Tamil Nadu banned 'Ram puja' on Jan ... (India Today)

Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman claimed that the performance of 'puja' devoted to Lord Ram will not be permitted in Tamil Nadu temples on January 22 - the ...

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Nirmala Sitharaman alleges Tamil Nadu has banned Ram puja ... (Deccan Herald)

Chennai: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday alleged that special poojas and mass feeding programmes in the name of Lord Ram on Monday have ...

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Tamil Nadu "Banned" Ram Temple Live Telecast: Nirmala ... (NDTV)

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman sharply criticised the Tamil Nadu government over reports of its decision to ban live streaming of the worship ...

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MK Stalin-led Tamil Nadu govt 'banned' live telecast of Ayodhya ... (Livemint)

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accuses Tamil Nadu government of banning live telecast of Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration ceremony.

Ram Mandir: Tamil Nadu has banned telecast of Ayodhya event: FM ... (The Economic Times)

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused the DMK regime in Tamil Nadu of banning live telecast of Ram Mandir events. Sitharaman condemned the DMK ...

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Ram Temple Inauguration: Tamil Nadu responds to Nirmala ... (WION)

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday (Jan 21), citing daily reportage from Tamil Nadu, alleged that the state government had barred people ...

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Ram Mandir Inauguration: TN govt slams Finance Minister for ... (CNBCTV18)

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had alleged that Tamil Nadu has banned the live telecast of Ayodhya Ram Mandir programmes, calling the state government ...

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TDP corners government over shifting of Krishnapatnam container ... (Times of India)

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) criticizes the government for its silence on the shifting of Krishnapatnam container terminal to Tamil Nadu. The move could lead to ...

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Tamil Nadu man arrested for cheating woman on matrimonial site (India Today)

A man from Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district, has been arrested for allegedly swindling Rs 3 lakh and 120 grams of gold jewellery from a woman under the ...

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MK Stalin government 'banned' Ayodhya Temple live telecast ... (Hindustan Times)

The Tamil Nadu government said the BJP is propagating erroneous information to divert people's attention from the DMK Youth Conference in Salem.

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Tamil Nadu: Row erupts as Coimbatore Police halts woman biker's ... (Organiser)

In a tense turn of events, the Coimbatore police, reportedly acting on orders from higher authorities, thwarted a woman's planned bike rally to Ayodhya,

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Tamil Nadu has banned watching live telecast of Ram Mandir ... (Moneycontrol.com)

In a post on X, Sitharaman has alleged that the Tamil Nadu government has banned the live telecast of all the programmes related to the Ram Mandir in ...

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TDP corners government over shifting of Krishnapatnam container ... (Times of India)

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) criticizes the government for its silence on the shifting of Krishnapatnam container terminal to Tamil Nadu. The move could lead to ...

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Can't reject screening requests of Ram Mandir ceremony, SC directs ... (Hindustan Times)

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Tamil Nadu government to not to summarily reject requests for live streaming of Lord Ram Lalla's 'pran pratishtha' ( ...

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'Trust authorities will act in accordance with law, not on basis of oral ... (The Indian Express)

In the Supreme Court plea, the Tamil Nadu BJP leader alleged Chief Minister M K Stalin had issued the 'oral orders' on January 20.

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Supreme Court notice to Tamil Nadu for 'banning' Ram Mandir ... (Livemint)

The Supreme Court of India issued notice to the Tamil Nadu government and others on a plea against ban on live telecast of Lord Ram's 'Pran Prathishta' in ...

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'It's homogeneous society': Supreme Court to Tamil Nadu on ... (India Today)

The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Tamil Nadu government on Monday, saying that permission for the live telecast of Ram Mandir inauguration cannot be ...

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Tamil Nadu, BJP Fight Over Ayodhya Live Stream Goes From ... (NDTV)

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has fired a salvo of posts on X alleging "repression" in Tamil Nadu to prevent people from watching the live stream of ...

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Ram Mandir Pran Pratishta : Supreme Court Records Tamil Nadu ... (Live Law)

The Tamil Nadu Government on Monday (January 22) told the Supreme Court that there is no ban on organising the live screenings of the Pran Pratishta ...

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Supreme Court to Tamil Nadu: No oral bans on Ram temple ... (The Hindu BusinessLine)

Supreme Court asks Tamil Nadu authorities to follow the law, not oral instructions, on banning prayers and live telecast of Ram temple ceremony.

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SC questions Tamil Nadu govt's alleged ban on live telecast of 'Pran ... (DD News)

The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the Tamil Nadu government on its alleged oral order to prohibit live telecasts of the 'Pran Prathishta' ceremony of Ram ...

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Fact-Check: Temple Demolished in This Clip Was Not Run by Tamil ... (The Quint)

A video showing a small temple being demolished in Tamil Nadu's Kanchipuram is being shared to claim that the demolition was ordered by the MK Stalin-led ...

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