DMK's impeachment bid against Justice G.R. Swaminathan sparks political row.

• DMK is preparing impeachment proceedings against Madras High Court Justice G.R. Swaminathan.
• The move follows his order allowing traditional Karthigai Deepam lighting on Thirupparankundram hill, near a Dargah.
• This order sparked political controversy, with the state government refusing to implement it.
• BJP criticized DMK's impeachment attempt, calling it political pressure on the judiciary.
• The Supreme Court will hear the Tamil Nadu government's challenge to the High Court's order.

Why It Matters: Judge's religious ruling sparks impeachment bid, highlighting judicial-political conflict.