Amidst controversy, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accuses Tamil Nadu of banning puja for Lord Ram in temples on Ayodhya temple consecration day. The state vehemently denies the allegations, emphasizing no such ban exists. Tamil Nadu Minister P K Sekar Babu labels Sitharaman s claims as false, attributing them to ulterior motives. Sitharaman, condemning the alleged anti-Hindu actions, asserts restrictions in HR & CE managed temples and private events. The clash underscores challenges in accurate news dissemination amid political discord.