“ “You Should’ve Gone To Cremation Ground When Karunanidhi Died, Why Did You Go To Marina?”, BJP Leader Annamalai Hits Back At DMK Min Regupathy Who Likened Lighting Thiruparankundram Deepam To Funeral In Cremation Ground”, The Commune, January 10, 2026

“BJP leader K Annamalai launched a sharp attack on DMK ministers over their remarks following the Thirupparankundram verdict, questioning what he described as selective application of tradition and custom.

Referring to the long-standing nature of the Thirupparankundram dispute, Annamalai said the issue had existed since 1920 and had remained unresolved for over a century. He recalled that Poornachandran had sacrificed his life for the cause and said that people were paying their respects to him, describing him as a good person.

Taking aim at DMK minister Raghupathi, Annamalai criticised his remarks on funeral customs. He said the minister had stated that bodies must be cremated only in cremation grounds and that customs could not be altered. Annamalai questioned this position by pointing to the burial of former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi at Marina Beach……”

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