Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated that the lighting of the deepam in Thirupparankundram cannot be stopped, alleging the State government acted out of political animosity despite High Court permission. He defended the judge's verdict, comparing the cultural significance of the deepam to Thirukkural. Pradhan also urged Tamil Nadu to implement the National Education Policy's mother-tongue instruction recommendation and highlighted the 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' vision through events like Kashi Tamil Sangamam.