On this Special Report, Akshita Nandagopal explores the political friction surrounding Pongal festivities in Tamil Nadu. The bulletin highlights Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation in celebrations at Union Minister L. Murugan’s residence, where he noted that ‘Pongal has become a global festival.’ Conversely, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s description of Pongal as a ‘secular festival beyond caste and religion’ has sparked a heated debate with the BJP and AIADMK. The programme features a panel discussion with representatives from the DMK, BJP, and AIADMK, alongside political analysts, debating whether the harvest festival should be viewed through a religious or cultural lens. Additionally, the report includes a ground segment from Trichy on the significance of the Cauvery river and the Jallikattu tradition, while also touching upon the leadership dynamics within the Karnataka Congress.
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