Duraimurugan clarifies on Hindu rituals at granddaughter’s wedding - The HinduPublished - November 07, 2026 12:38 am IST - ChennaiUnder fire from the Dravidar Kazhagam and its affiliates for conducting his granddaughter’s wedding with traditional Hindi rituals recently, DMK general secretary Duraimurugan on Friday said it was done as per her wishes.Clarifying his stance amid the backlash, Mr Duraimurugan in a statement said: “My granddaughter, educated overseas, shared with me that she was in love with an individual outside our caste and wished to marry him with traditional Hindu rituals. The ceremony was held entirely at her request. I conceded to the arrangement only due to her strong persistence. I express my regret over this development and request everyone not to make it a political issue or a subject of debate”.Published - November 07, 2026 12:38 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }