Chennai, Dec. 4 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Thursday slammed the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government over the Karthigai Deepam row at Subramaniya Swamy Temple in Madurai, alleging that the undemocratic DMK government is "brazenly defying the court order allowing the lighting" of the sacred Karthigai Deepam lamp.

Speaking to ANI, Kesavan said the DMK government's stance reflected "deep disrespect for Ambedkar ji's Constitution" and accused the ruling party of showing "bitterness" towards Hindu beliefs and devotees.

"The undemocratic DMK government brazenly defying the court order allowing the lighting of the sacred Karthigai Deepam lamp at the Deepa Thoon pillar atop the Thirupparankundram h...